A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 23

The top story today was the remarks made by Iran’s nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi who threatened that if other parties to the nuclear deal violate it, Tehran would resume its %20 uranium enrichment in five days.

US President Donald Trump’s new strategy on Afghanistan also received great coverage.

The Iraqi forces’ ongoing operation to retake the city of Tal Afar from ISIS terrorists was also among the top stories in today’s newspapers.

The above issues, as well as many more, are highlighted in the following headlines and top stories:

Abrar:

1- Iraqi Popular Forces Take Control of ISIS Military Training Centre in Tal Afar

2- Erdogan: We Won’t Let Formation of Fake Gov’t in Northern Syria

3- MP: Young Supporters of Rouhani Expect Him to Give Them Job

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- MP Eats Pear in Open Session, Photographers Are Restricted!

• Certain MPs Planning to Limit Photojournalists’ Presence in Parliament

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Iran Nuclear Chief Warns US against Spoiling JCPOA

• Iran to Restart 20% Enrichment in 5 Days

Asrar:

1- Nuclear Chief: Iran to Surprise Other Party If JCPOA Spoiled

2- Official: Geographical Boundaries of Countries Shouldn’t Change

3- Oil Minister: Tehran to Host Briefing on Azadean Oilfield Tender

Ebtekar:

1- Iranian Version of Universal Stories

• Farhadi Starts Filming ‘Everybody Knows’ in Spain, Argentina

Etemad:

1- End of Qalibaf’s Work

• Ex-Mayor of Tehran Asks for People’s Forgiveness after 12 Years in Municipality

2- Nuclear Chief Warns Iran May Restart Enrichment in 5 Days

Ettela’at:

1- Nuclear Chief: Iran Can Resume %20 Enrichment in 5 Days

2- Ebtekar: Charter to Be Developed on Women’s Civil Rights

3- Violence-Free Spirit Reason for Iranian Shiites’ Friendship with Followers of Other Faiths

4- Trump: Time Is Over for Use of Military Forces to Create Democracy

Iran:

1- Religious Consultation for World without Violence

• Tehran Hosts Religious Dialogue between Centre of Religions, World Council of Churches

Javan:

1- Iran Nuclear Chief: We’ll Even Remove Arak Reactor’s Cement

2- Trump: I’ve Decided to Keep US Troops in Afghanistan

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- American People Opposed to Trump’s New Plan for Military Presence in Afghanistan

2- Iran Greco-Roman Wrestling Team Runner-up in World Championship

3- Iran’s Gas Exports Increased to 42mcm per Day

Kayhan:

1- Government’s Efficiency Hinges on Staying Away from Corruption, Aliens, Those Linked with 2009 Sedition

2- Iranian Wrestlers Finish Second in World Greco-Roman Championship

• Wrestler Abdevali Dedicates Bronze Medal to Martyr Hojaji

3- ISIS Case to Be Closed Soon: Iraqi Popular Forces Liberate 250km of Tal Afar

Resalat:

1- Conservative Figure: Government’s Hopeful Attitude to JCPOA Strategic Mistake

2- Trump: US Ready to Negotiate with Taliban; We’re Tire of War without Victory

Shahrvand:

1- Ebtekar: I Promise to Modify Laws that Discriminate against Women

Shargh:

1- Justice Minister: No One Allowed to Oppress Others to Save Establishment

2- Rouhani Dedicates Shares to Women, Youths in Ministries

3- Iran Rejects Allegations of Its Joint Operation with Turkey against PKK