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Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on September 16

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on September 16.

Leader appoints passive defense chief

Ayatollah Khamenei said it is incumbent on the three branches of government, especially the executive power, to support the Passive Defense Organization.

Iran reaffirms sovereignty over three Persian Gulf islands

Every activity in the three Iranian islands has been carried out in line with the Islamic Republic’s sovereign rights, said Afkham.

Iran to enforce peace plan for Syria after consultation with Russia: Deputy FM

Iran's political plan to settle the Syrian crisis will enter the operational phase after consultations with Russia, Hossein Amir Abdollahian said.

Iran views China as strategic partner: FM Zarif

Iran has always deemed China as a strategic partner and bilateral relations will improve following the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Zarif told the Chinese premier.

French Group to Open 2 Hotels in Iran

French group AccorHotels will open an Ibis hotel and a Novotel branch near Tehran's international airport.

Iran censures ICRC over ‘insufficient’ aid for Yemen

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has criticized the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for dispatching “insufficient” aid for people in the war-hit Yemen.

French group to open two hotels in Iran

French group AccorHotels says it plans to open an Ibis hotel and a Novotel branch near Tehran's international airport – what could make it the first international hotel group to operate in Iran in light of the July nuclear breakthrough between Iran and the P5+1 and the prospects for the removal of anti-Iran sanctions.

Rouhani attends gathering of Revolution Guards commanders (PHOTOS)

President Rouhani delivers a speech at a gathering of senior IRGC commanders.

President: No world power can decide for Iran

At a meeting with senior IRGC commanders, President Rouhani described Western sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic as cruel.

IRGC has taken up permanent position in rugged heights: Commander

The commander also noted that the IRGC’s presence in those regions has strongly undermined terrorist groups’ morale.

A teacher’s foray into an apiary

Parsafar, who has now opened a store where she sells honey, puts her success down to her tireless efforts.

Settlement of Parchin question can be a milestone in Iran-IAEA ties

An Iranian expert in international affairs has said that the confidentiality of the roadmap agreement between Iran and the IAEA does not mean that it is a strange deal.

Iran to host trade teams from 10 EU states

Iran says it is preparing to host 10 European trade delegations within the next two weeks, stressing that the rise in the frequency of visits by trade delegations is a result of July nuclear breakthrough with the P5+1.

Zarif urges anti-JCPOA group to respect int’l will

Some in the US and in the region, including the Zionist regime, build on tensions to pursue their interests, Zarif said.

Erdogan; an odd man out with absurd claims

An Iranian expert in Middle Eastern affairs has said that the Turkish president has started to play the blame game by his anti-Iran claims simply to cover up his foreign policy failures prior to the upcoming general elections.

Zarif hopes China plays constructive role in JCPOA implementation

As the implementation of the nuclear deal is around the corner, it is necessary to hold talks with China on how to use the new situation to boost joint economic activities, said Zarif.

Iran’s space scientist killed in Mecca crane collapse

The Saudi government should have made the necessary preparations to safeguard the lives of the pilgrims in Mecca, Ali Larijani said.

Iran hopes ‘PMD’ resolved by end of 2015: Salehi

The IAEA chief will travel to Iran in a few days for a follow-up of the Vienna agreement, said Salehi.

Iran to order electronic ballot boxes for upcoming elections

A prototype of the electronic ballot box will be sent to the Guardian Council for approval, said Siamak Rahpeyk.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on September 15

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

British aristocracy shocked by new Labour Party leader

Corbyn is a staunch advocate of the people of Palestine, blames the 2008 world economic crisis on banks and favors negotiations with Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas.

No plan to close Iran embassy in Yemen: Diplomat

Iran’s ambassador in Sana’a has home just for a few days for medical examinations, Amir-Abdollahian said.

Asiatic cheetah-themed airliner takes to Iranian skies

A Meraj Airlines Airbus A320 on whose nose the image of an Asiatic cheetah has been painted has taken to the sky for the first time.

Iranian scientists and universities among the world’s top one percent

A science ministry official has said that as many as 170 Iranian scientists are among the world’s highly-cited researchers.