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Monday 22 January 2018 - 10:10
Story Code : 290899

Iran English language newspaper headlines on Monday, 22-01-2018



Iran Daily

Iran backs unified Iraq, Rouhani tells Kurdish PM
President Hassan Rouhani said Iran invariably backs a united and integrated Iraq, warning against attempts by certain foreign powers to deal a blow to regional stability and security.

Protestors flock in droves to anti-Trump Womens March
Protestors took to the streets en masse across the United States Saturday, hoisting anti-Donald Trump placards, banging drums and donning pink hats for a second Womens March opposing the president one year to the day of his inauguration.

Taliban attack on Afghan hotel ends after 13 hours; 18 dead
A Taliban assault on the Intercontinental Hotel in Afghanistans capital killed at least 18 people, including 14 foreigners, and pinned security forces down for more than 13 hours before the last attacker was killed on Sunday, with the casualty toll expected to rise.

Over $12b invested in power plant construction since 2013
Foreign and Iranian private sectors invested $12.35 billion in the construction of power plants in Iran during March 21, 2013-September 22, 2017.

Turkish troops push into Syria
Turkish ground troops entered Syria on Sunday to push an offensive against Kurdish militia as rocket fire hit a border town in apparent retaliation.

Chinese envoy:Beijing tried its best to handle Iranian tanker tragedy
Chinese officials and rescue workers did everything they could to handle the situation in a recent tragic incident during which Iranian oil tanker Sanchi sank in the East China Sea after burning for a week, Chinas ambassador to Iran said.

Interior minister: UN should help Iran repatriate Afghans
The United Nations should offer greater cooperation to Iran in returning Afghans to their country, said the Iranian interior minister.

Assad: Victory over terrorism foiled plots against region
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday said that victory over terrorism in Syria and Iraq, along with Irans resilience in the nuclear issue, foiled plots devised for the region.

Iran Army to stage military dr
Irans Army is scheduled to hold large-scale military exercises in a vast area along the Makran coastal strip, including the shores of the Sea of Oman, in the countrys southern and southeastern regions, a senior commander said.

Iran, Russia, Turkey agree on list of participants in Syria meeting
Iran, Russia and Turkey agreed lists of participants in the Syrian National Dialogue Congress, the final formalities may take a couple more days, the Russian presidents Special Representative for the Syrian settlement Alexander Lavrentyev said on Saturday after consultations with Iran and Turkey.

Tehran Times

Iran urges quick end to military operations in Syrias Afrin
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi said on Sunday that Tehran is concerned about
developments in Afrin, Syria, urging an immediate halt to operations in the region.

Fajr Music Festival announces winners
The 33rd Fajr Music Festival wrapped up by honoring winners in various categories at Tehrans Vahdat
Hall on Saturday evening.

Irans steel production grows 21.4% in 2017
Irans production of steel increased 21.4 percent in 2017, IRNA reported on Sunday.

China tried its best to handle Iranian tanker tragedy: envoy
Chinese officials and rescue workers did everything they could to handle the situation in a recent tragic incident during which Iranian oil tanker Sanchi sank in the East China Sea after burning for a week, Chinas ambassador to Iran said, according to Tasnim.

Nation mourns lost sailors
On Sunday, President Hassan Rouhani attended a memorial ceremony for crew members of an Iranian tanker who lost their lives when the ship burned and sank.

Iranian general to Turkey: Syrias territorial integrity must be protected
The chief of staff of the Iranian armed forces in a phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart has stressed that Syrias territorial integrity should be safeguarded.

No tolerance for assaults from Iraqi Kurdistan: Iran
Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Shamkhani said on Sunday that Tehran will not tolerate attacks on Iranian security forces and citizens by some anti-revolutionary groups who use the Iraqi Kurdistan territory for the purpose, noting that security in the border region is Irans red line.

Rouhani: Nuclear deal is cornerstone of Iran-Europe ties
President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that the 2015 nuclear deal can serve as a cornerstone for Iran and European countries to expand ties.

Kamal Kharrazi meets Syrian president
Former Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi, who is the current chairman of Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, on Sunday held talks with Syrian President Bashar Assad to discuss regional issues.

Russia, Iran, Turkey agree on list of participants at Sochi forum on Syria
Russia, Iran and Turkey have agreed on the list of participants in the Syrian National Dialogue Congress to be held in the Russian resort city of Sochi on January 30.

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