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A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on August 15

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on August 15

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on August 15.

Rich opportunities for new Iran, India ties

Zarif and Doval condemned violent and extremist acts of terrorist groups in Iraq, Syria, Yemen and Afghanistan and exchanged views on the way out of these crises.

Spokeswoman slams Bahrain’s anti-Iran claims

Manama had better take advantage of the good atmosphere of relations among the regional countries to settle its own internal crisis, said Afkham.

India impatient for closer Iran ties

The Indian prime minister called for the immediate establishment of a joint commission for the expansion of bilateral relations in his meeting with Foreign Minister Zarif.

Iran diplomat urges political solution to Yemen conflict

All sides should focus on finding a political solution to the conflict in Yemen, said Amir Abdollahian, stressing that use of force would certainly fail to resolve the crisis.

No change in Iran’s policy towards US: Senior cleric

Western countries should not suppose that they can change the Islamic Republic of Iran's policies in the strategic region of the Middle East, said Ayatollah Jannati.

Construction of petrochemical complex in Makran needs permit: Ebtekar

The construction of a petrochemical complex and steel complex in Chabahar and Makran coasts depends on precise environmental assessments, said Ebtekar.

Iranian official urges International bodies to facilitate aid dispatch to Yemen

In a meeting with the visiting Chairman of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Deputy FM Sarmadi deplored as “unacceptable” the politicization of aid supplies to Yemen.

Zarif meets with leaders of Palestinian and Lebanese groups

The representatives of Palestinian and Lebanese groups call on Iran to tap its diplomatic potential to end sectarian strife in Syria, Lebanon, Palestine and Yemen.

Lebanese media give extensive coverage to FM Zarif’s trip

The Lebanese media have extensively covered a trip by FM Zarif to the country, saying all political groups have welcomed the messages of Iran’s top diplomat for regional states.

Occupying armies bring no democracy

Today, no one can deny that extremists and terrorists are by far more powerful than what their demagogue masters could imagine in 2001, Foreign Minister Zarif wrote.

Zarif, Nasrallah meet in Lebanon

Zarif and Nasrallah discussed latest regional and international developments and Iran-Lebanon bilateral relations.

Official invites Japanese banks to launch branches in Iran

Iran’s free trade zones are appropriate for the establishment of branches of Japanese banks and insurance companies, said Afkhamirad in a meeting with a top Japanese delegation.

Iranian FM’s regional tour aimed at boosting ties: Official

Iran’s priority in strengthening ties with neighbors and the wider region is one of the purposes behind Zarif’s regional tour, said Amir Abdollahian.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on August 12

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on August 12

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on August 12.

Pilot error, plane weight main causes of Iran-140 crash: CAO

The pilot’s performance, malfunctioning of the engines' control system, and breaching the maximum takeoff weight were the main reasons behind the crash of an Iran-140 airplane.

Israeli plot against Iran-P5+1 deal defeated: Iran FM

Iran’s foreign minister has called on regional Muslim countries to respond positively to Iran’s invitation to dialog and cooperation to guarantee the interests of regional nations.

Iran nuclear accord benefits whole region: Zarif

The whole region and the friendly, Islamic and Arab countries have all enjoyed the benefits of the accord between Iran and P5+1, said Zarif.

Islamic Republic victim of terrorism: Rouhani

The Mazar-i-Sharif incident serves as another piece of evidence that the Iranian nation and officials have always been the victims of terrorism, said President Rouhani.

Parliament should issue JCPOA fact sheet to minimize risk of arbitrary interpretation

Failure to accept the deal will do considerable damage to the image of the Iranian government on the international stage, Mohammad Javad Larijani said.

Negotiator favors up-or-down vote for nuclear deal in parliament

The deputy foreign minister said there would be no deal if even a single party to the talks rejected the Vienna accord.

Saving Orumiyeh Lake with water from Georgia, Armenia

Transferring water from the Caspian Sea is not economically viable, an MP says.

Iran top commander: ISIL will eventually disappear from the region

Major General Hassan Firouzabadi has said that the resistance movement in Yemen will emerge victorious and that measures by the opponents of the Yemeni people will produce no results.

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