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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 13

Newspapers today covered the remarks made by President Hassan Rouhani in the closing ceremony of Farabi Int’l Award about people’s role in Islamic Establishment of Iran.

Another top story was the remarks made by Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli about the growth of drug addiction among university students and women.

Tehran Derby, the football match between the two popular giants of Tehran Esteghlal and Perspolis, also received great coverage in Iranian newspapers today. Esteghlal managed to win the match 3-2 on Sunday afternoon.

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

Abrar:

1- Iran’s Leader Criticizes Iranian Correspondents in Other Countries Who Speak Farsi in Foreign Accent: They Talk as If an English Person Is Speaking Farsi

2- Trump: JCPOA Is a Disaster for Israel

3- Steinmeier Elected as German President

4- Venezuelans More than Other Nations Seek Asylum in US

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 13

 


Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Left and Right-Wingers Welcome National Reconciliation: Reformists’ Call for Friendship Receives Widespread Reactions; Hardliners Didn’t Welcome, but Moderate Conservatives and Reformists Hailed the Move

2- Those Who Carry Illicit Drugs Won’t Receive Death Penalty If Iran’s Parliament Approves a Motion Proposed by Legal Commission

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 13

 


Amin:

1- Zarif: I’ll Never Run for Presidential Election

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 13

 


Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Zarif’s Untold Stories from Death of Ayatollah Hashemi to Disclosure of Confidential Remarks: Sanctions Paved the Ground for Great Corruption

2- Judiciary Spokesman: 2 People Arrested in Plasco Incident

3- Saudi Arabia and Yemen Conflict Not in Interest of Iran: Iranian President’s Aide

4- Interior Minister Warns of Growing Drug Addiction among University Students

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 13

 


Asr-e Rasaneh:

1- Urban Development Minister: There Is $100 Billion Worth of Empty Houses in Iran

2- Italians Offer to Renovate Masoudieh Palace in Tehran as a Free Gift

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 13

 


Asrar:

1- Zarif: We Should Pay Expenses of Revolution, Not the Other Way Around

2- President Rouhani: We Should Review Our Islamic Revolution

3- 55 Million Eligible to Vote in Iran’s Election

4- Kuwait Supports Formation of Iran-Russia Joint Security System

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 13

 


Etemad:

1- President: Without Ethics and Rules of Game, No One Can Go to Ballot Boxes

2- Industry Minister in Last Months of Rouhani’s Term: I’ll Give My Seat to Younger Ones

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 13

 


Ettela’at:

1- President: There’s No Wealth More Valuable than Social Capital and Public Trust

2- Moscow: US Should Acknowledge Hezbollah’s Presence in Syria

3- Iran to Host Gathering of Navy Commanders of Indian Ocean Littoral States

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 13

 


Farhikhtegan:

1- Leader’s Advisor: We’re Not Concerned about Trump’s Remarks; Trump Acting like He Has Problem with Everyone, Even US Friends and Westerns Have Told Us They Don’t Know What He Really Wants

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 13

 


Iran:

1- Blue Shock: Esteghlal Defeats Perspolis 3-2 in Tehran Derby

2- Rouhani: Islamic Revolution Proud that People Make Decisions about Their Fate in Elections

3- Alarming Growth of Drug Addiction: Interior Minister Says 75,000 Iranians Join Drug Addicts Each Year; Growth of Drug Addiction Has Become Higher among Women; 170 Countries Announced Last Year Their Main Problem Is Drug Addiction

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 13


Javan:

1- Men without Action behind Iran’s Economic Tribunes: Repetitious and Futile Remarks in Two Economic Conferences Held by Government While Ayatollah Khamenei Repeatedly Called for an End to Ineffective Conferences

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Jomhouri Eslami:

1- $8 Billion in Foreign Investment en Route to Iran: Trade Minister

2- President: We Should Give Opportunity to Elites to Transfer Correct Thoughts to Society

3- Lavrov: Trump Should Admit Hezbollah Is Main Force Fighting ISIS

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 13


Kayhan:

1- President’s Question in Final Months of His Term: Who Should Resolve Iran’s Economic Problems!

2- Nasrallah: Obama Committed Crimes with Mask of Hypocrisy, but Trump Is Doing without It

3- Outraged French People Set Paris on Fire in Protest at 4 Cops’ Assault on a Black Citizen

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 13


Khorasan:

1- New Updates from Int’l Cooperation with Iranian Carmakers: Benz, Hyundai, and Volkswagen Arrive in Iran after French Manufacturers

2- Nasrallah: Election of a Stupid Man as US President Is the Beginning of Opening for World’s Poor People

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 13


Resalat:

1- Trump Is Also Looking for Iraq’s Disintegration: Copying Obama’s Game in Baghdad

2- Interior Minister: Turnover of Illegal Drug Trade Is $1,500 Billion

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 13


Shahrvand:

1- Turkey Moving toward Dictatorship: Erdogan’s Power to Increase after Final Approval of Constitution Amendment

2- A Report on Birth of First Clean Baby in First Residential Centre for Pregnant Women Who Are Addicted to Narcotics

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 13


Shargh:

1- Babak Zanjani’s Verdict Is in Process: Judiciary Spokesman

2- Mr. Minister’s Concerns: Interview with Transport Minister Akhoundi

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 13


Vaghaye Ettefaghieh:

1- Zarif: General Soleimani and I Are Serving Same Establishment; Achieving National Interests Is on Our Agenda

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 13


Vatan-e Emrooz:

1- Abnormal Khuzestan; Senior Cleric Says Even during Iraqi Imposed War on Iran in 1980s, Iran’s Khuzestan Didn’t Experience Such a Situation; MPs Issue Statement in Protest at Mismanagement of Water and Power Cut Crisis in 11 Cities of Khuzestan

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 13

Iran Deploys 20,000 Navy Forces in Southeastern Coasts: Commander

Habibollah Sayyari

The Iranian Navy as a pioneer of the development of the Makran coasts has deployed 20,000 of its forces to the region, Rear Admiral Sayyari said in a speech at a gathering of managers of naval organizations on Sunday.

He added that the deployment of the Navy’s forces and efforts to provide grounds for public services in Makran coasts have helped develop the region.

The strategic Makran region has attracted the attention of many Iranian decision-makers and military officials, particularly after Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei stressed the need for the development of the region.

In November 2014, in a meeting with high-ranking Navy commanders, Ayatollah Khamenei said the issue of development of the coasts of Makran is a major task and plans for that region should be carried out more rapidly.

Moldova Can Count on Iran for Energy Demands: President Rouhani

rouhani-dodon

“With its high capabilities in producing oil, gas and gas condensates, the Islamic Republic of Iran can satisfy a major part of Moldova’s needs in this sphere,” President Rouhani said at a meeting with his Moldovan counterpart Igor Dodon in Tehran on Sunday.

Stressing the need for expansion of banking ties between Tehran and Chisinau as a stimulus to bilateral trade, the Iranian president said the two countries need to make efforts to inform investors and economic activists about the potential and capacities available in the two countries.

Rouhani also highlighted the role that Iran and Moldova can play in activating a major transit route connecting the Central Asia to Europe.

For his part, Dodon called for efforts to tap into Iran and Moldova’s capacities in order to promote economic and trade ties.

He also invited his Iranian counterpart to pay an official visit to Moldova.

Dodon had a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif earlier in the day.

Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Romania and Ukraine. It declared independence in August 1991, after dissolution of the Soviet Union.

Iran’s FM Zarif Congratulates Steinmeier’s Election as New German President

zarif-Steinmeier

“You will always be known as a prominent politician, supporter of peace and global discussion,” said Zarif via a statement released on Sunday

He also voiced hope that Steinmeier’s appointment would bring Iran and Germany closer together.

Earlier in the day, Steinmeier gained 931 of the 1,260 votes in a German parliamentary assembly to become the nation’s new president.    

The vote came as incumbent Joachim Gauck, now 77, had announced last year that he would not seek a second five-year term because of his age.

Iran's FM Zarif Congratulates Steinmeier's Election as New German President

German Chancellor Angela Merkel also congratulated Steinmeier on his new role, stressing, “I have faith in him to lead our country in these difficult times.”

Russian President Vladimir Putin also offered his congratulations, while inviting the new German president to visit Moscow.

“Vladimir Putin confirmed his commitment to the continuation of constructive dialogue on the topical matters on bilateral and international agenda and invited Frank-Walter Steinmeier to visit Russia at his convenience,” read a statement released by the Kremlin.

President of the European Council Donald Tusk also penned a letter of congratulation, wishing Steinmeier success in his new role.

“Your appointment comes at a critical moment for Europe. The many external and internal challenges we are facing could hardly be more severe. In times like these, European unity is more important than ever, and I look forward to Germany’s continued contribution to the European project,” read part of the letter.

Esteghlal Wins 84th Tehran Derby by Sinking Perspolis

Alireza Mansourian’s blue-clad men could defeat the Reds 3-2 in an exhilarating match officiated by internationally recognized football referee Alireza Faghani, and in the 21st week of Persian Gulf Pro League, which is the highest level of the Iranian football league system.

The game kicked off at 3:08 p.m. local time (1122 GMT) at Azadi Stadium, western Tehran, on Sunday.

Persepolis footballers got off to an encouraging start despite the chill in the air, and ran the ball down the other side of the field immediately after the opening.

The Reds’ midfielder Mohsen Mosalman sent a left-foot volley on the opponents’ goal in the fifth minute. His teammate Soroush Rafiei was agile enough to collect the ball, and score the opener.

Esteghlal found a marvelous opportunity five minutes later, when Persepolis defender Hossein Mahini lost possession of the ball. The Blues simply squandered the chance though, and Persepolis forward Mehdi Taremi struck a header that went over the bar.

It was in the 17th minute that Persepolis made a ghastly mistake, and created an excellent opening for Esteghlal midfielder Farshid Esmaeili to penetrate and tack the equalizer.

Esteghlal Wins 84th Tehran Derby by Sinking Perspolis

The Blues’ celebration to draw level with the Reds had not subsided, when forward Ali Ghorbani doubled Esteghlal’s lead in the 20th minute with a header.

Persepolis footballers then created several clear chances but failed to score. Taremi flicked a header in the 30th minute that missed by only a short distance.

Ten minutes later, Persepolis defender Ramin Rezaeian hit a free kick that overshot its target.

In the dying moments of the first half, Esteghlal midfielder Omid Noorafkan lashed a volley at teammate Kaveh Rezaei, who sent the ball past goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand and into the back of Persepolis’ net.

After the interval, Persepolis soccer players put Esteghlal’s goal under pressure to reduce the deficit. They even created several chances but lacked the cutting edge to get the job done.

Esteghlal Wins 84th Tehran Derby by Sinking Perspolis

Persepolis captain Seyyed Jalal Hosseini finally pulled a goal back in the 93rd minute, before Esteghlal goalie Mehdi Rahmati was shown the second yellow card and subsequently sent off the pitch.

Iranian Conservatives Unlikely to Nominate Female Presidential Candidate

Former speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Gholam-Ali Haddad Adel, believes that it would be highly improbable that the Iranian conservatives put up a female candidate in Iran’s presidential election due to be held on 19 May 2017.

Commenting on the forthcoming presidential election and the conservative party’s plan for it, he said the May election is required to be competitive, adding the move by the Popular Front of Islamic Revolution Forces [a new conservative party] to take part in it will be serious and steady.

According to a Farsi report by Borna News Agency, Haddad Adel also referred to the speculations about conservatives’ unity in the upcoming votes, and said one of the responsibilities of the Popular Front of Islamic Revolution Forces is to bring about unity among the faction’s members.

Commenting on the conservatives’ acceptance of the nominee due to be proposed by the Popular Front of Islamic Revolution Forces, Haddad Adel noted that efforts are underway to align all the parties with the Popular Front and help them achieve a consensus in this regard.

Expounding on the conservatives’ meetings about the forthcoming presidential elections, he said these sessions are currently being held, adding, they were held in the past and will be held in the future.

On the conservative party’s options for presidential candidacy, he dismissed the possibility that the party would field a female candidate, and said no decision has been made in this regard yet.

$8.5b in Foreign Funds Approved in Post-JCPOA Era: Iranian Minister

Nematzadeh

Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh said the Organization for Investment and Technical Assistance of Iran has approved $8.5 billion worth of foreign investment after the signing of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) by Iran and P5+1 in July 2015.

He made the remarks in an address to a ceremony in Kerman Province on Friday, February 10.

Elsewhere in his remarks, Nematzadeh also underlined the need for avoiding the export of raw materials, and said the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and senior Iranian officials have always stressed the importance of minimizing export of raw materials and raise overseas sales of high added-value products.

According to a Farsi report by the official website of Iran’s Ministry of Interior, he also expressed dissatisfaction with the progress of plans currently underway in the country to this end, adding, “Since the very beginning of my term in office, I have always underlined the need for raising the export of products with high added-value as one of our [long-term] objectives.”

Scientists Make Anti-Pollution Mask with Maximum Protection

mask

According to a Farsi report by ISNA, Iranian researchers at the University of Tehran’s Science and Technology Park developed a purifying anti-pollution mask, made of nanomaterial and active carbon, which absorbs the dust and toxic gas emissions with an efficiency ratio of 99%.

“The best respiratory masks in Iran hadn’t been more efficient than 98%,” said Mohammad-Mahdi Shirmohammadi, the executive manager of the project.

“Therefore, we started the ‘FPP3 Respiratory Masks Production’ project.”

He explained that this mask helps the users breathe easily thanks to its structure; plus, it is able to filter the toxic emissions and polluting gases in a high rate.

“This product is able to protect the users against chemical gases such as CO and CO2,” he added, noting that the mask filter can be also used in car cabins and house air conditioners, as well as in professions with acutely polluted environment such as cement, steel and petrochemical industries.

“These masks are already being exported to Iraq and Persian Gulf countries,” Shirmohammadi announced, mentioning that 7,000 masks are produced a day now; a number that will increase to 20,000 based on the production plan.

Scania and Volvo to Launch Production Lines in Iran

Scania and Volvo

Helena Berg, the head of Sweden’s economic, industrial and commercial delegation to Iran, announced that Scania and Volvo, two well-known Swedish automotive industry manufacturers, will establish their full production lines in Iran.

“Sweden has come up with long-term plans to cooperate with Iran,” she said during a meeting between the Swedish delegation and a number of Iranian officials.

“Many Swedish companies are willing to collaborate with their counterparts in Iran,” she added.

The Swedish delegation visiting Iran is headed by Sweden’s Prime Minister Stefan Löfven, who is making a historic visit, the first of its kind by a Swedish leader since the establishment of bilateral ties with Iran.

ISIS Cleric Beheads Teddy Bear to Warn against Valentine’s Celebration

isis

According to a Farsi report by Al-Alam, a local source in Nineveh, Iraq, announced that an ISIS prayer leader warned his followers about the Valentine’s Day during a religious sermon.

This man beheaded a red teddy bear, the typical Valentine’s gift for lovers, with a sharp knife in a mosque in Mosul, northern Iraq, threatening that it would be the fate of people who celebrate the ‘sin day’.

The terrorist group seems to be afraid of everything due to the Iraqi security forces’ advancement in the last ISIS stronghold in western Mosul.