A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 22

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian President’s Regional Visits May Backfire

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s recent regional visits pose a dilemma: Whether they are in the interest of Iran and its foreign policies, or merely provide Saudi Arabia and its regional allies with clues about Tehran’s political plans in the region.

Iranian Teams Held by Saudi, Emirati Rivals in ACL

Iranian football clubs Zob Ahan and Persepolis shared points with their rivals from the UAE and Saudi Arabia in groups C and D, respectively, in AFC Champions League on Tuesday.

Issue of Palestine Should Not Be Consigned to Oblivion

A senior Iranian lawmaker says the International Conference on Palestinian Intifada, which is underway in Tehran, as an accurate and necessary action to keep alive the issue of Palestine and the cause of liberating al-Quds.

Intifada Conference Excellent Opportunity to Highlight Palestine Issue

Iran's Judiciary chief has hailed the holding of the 6th International Conference on Palestinian Intifada in Tehran on February 21 and 22, saying it is an excellent opportunity to draw Muslims' attention to the issue of Palestine.  

Turkey Wants to Redeem Itself in Syria Issue: Analyst

A political analyst and a former envoy to Syria says Turkey seems to be cooperating to help Syria peace talks move forward and bear fruit in an effort to improve its image.

Nuclear Deal Repudiation to Take Everything Back to Square One: Iranian Speaker

Speaker of Iran’s Parliament says in case the West rescinds the nuclear deal signed by Iran and world powers, everything will go back to the beginning point.

Iranian Taxi Drivers Protest against E-Hailing Apps

Iranian taxi drivers staged a protest rally in front of the Iranian Parliament against two e-hailing companies in Tehran.

Hezbollah’s New Military Strategies against Israel

The secretary general of the Lebanese resistance movement, Hezbollah, has implicitly referred to some new military strategies it has adopted against the Israeli regime.

Iraq Can Give Iran Exclusive Rights instead of War Reparations

Since Iraq is unable to pay reparations to Iran for the deadly eight-year war it imposed on the country in the 1980s, it can give Iran certain exclusive rights instead, an Iranian MP said.

Foreign Delegations Must Respect Iran’s Laws in Their Visits

An Iranian lawmaker criticised the anti-Iran statements made after a Swedish delegation’s official visit to Iran, stating that foreigners should act based on Iranian regulations if they have chosen to visit the country.

MP Warns against Increased Smuggling of Iran’s Soil

An Iranian MP has warned that Iran’s soil is being increasingly smuggled to other countries, expressing dissatisfaction with the failure of related bodies to identify and arrest the smugglers.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 21

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

World Moving towards Confrontation with Zionists: Iran’s Leader

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei referred to the gradual decline of the Zionist regime of Israel, stressing that the world is moving towards an all-out confrontation with Tel Aviv.

American Wrestler Appreciates Iranian Fans in Farsi Post

In an Instagram post in Persian language, the well-known American wrestler Jordan Burroughs thanked Iranian people for the love they showed for him during the recent World Cup in Iran, saying he would love to visit the country again.

Issue of Palestine, Main Preoccupation of Muslim World: Iranian MP

An Iranian MP referred to the issue of Palestine as the Muslim world’s main preoccupation, calling for efforts to prevent it from being consigned to oblivion.

ISIS Health Minister, Other Leaders Killed in Mosul

The ISIS terrorist group’s health minister and a number of other ISIS leaders have been killed in northern Iraqi city of Mosul.

Iran’s Esteghlal Khuzestan Edges Al-Fateh SC in AFC Champions League

Esteghlal Khuzestan of Iran defeated Saudi Arabia’s Al-Fateh SC in Group A of the 2017 AFC Champions League on Monday.

Heavy Rain in Southern Iran Breathes New Life into Maharloo Lake

The recent heavy rainfall in southern Iran have breathed a new life into several shrinking wetlands and lakes including Maharloo Lake, near Shiraz.

Iran’s Kashan, One of Most Memorable Cities to Visit: UN Envoy

Gary Lewis, the United Nations resident coordinator in Iran, says the central Iranian city of Kashan, with a culture even richer than that of Isfahan, is one of the best places one can visit.

Ayatollah Khamenei Calls for Action on Dust Pollution, Flood in Southern Iran

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei urged Iranian authorities to defuse the dust and flood crisis in Iran’s southern regions.

Important Documents to Be Signed in Iran President’s Russia Visit

During the Iranian president’s late March visit to Russia, important documents are planned to be signed between the two sides, Iranian ambassador to Moscow said.

Talks between Iran, GCC to Benefit Whole Region: MP

An Iranian lawmaker maintains that negotiations between Iran and the [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council ([P]GCC) will be in the interest of the entire region and reduce US presence in the Middle East.

Is Tattooing a Crime in Iran?

Many Iranians consider tattooing a disagreeable act; however, the country’s laws and religious rules don’t forbid it except in particular conditions.

Iran to Host First UN Meeting on Dust Pollution

The head of Iran’s Environment Department announced that the Islamic Republic is to host the first UN international meeting on dust pollution.

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