IFP- IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Almost all newspapers today highlighted the US missile attacks on a Syrian airbase near Homs, and the reactions it sparked throughout the world.
Another top story was the first edition of Tehran International Marathon, which was held on Friday and provoked controversy mostly because of its womens section.
The candidacy of Ebrahim Raeesi in Irans May presidential election and the conservatives decision to support him also received great coverage.
The above issues, as well as many more, are highlighted in the following headlines and top stories:
Abrar:
1- US Fires Missiles at Syrias Shayrat Airfield after Khan Sheikhoun Chemical Attacks
2- We Dont Want Confrontation with Iran, Russia: French FM
Abrar-e Eqtesadi:
1- Irans Exports to US More than Its Imports
2- US Permits Iran, BP to Work in Rhum Gas Field
3- Oil Price Up by 2% Following US Attack on Syria
Aftab-e Yazd:
1- Putins Dangerous Move
- Russia Recognises Western Jerusalem as Israeli Capital before Europe, US
2- Iran, Bolivia, Russia Condemn US Missile Attack on Syria
Arman-e Emrooz:
1- Trump Finally Drags US Boots on Syrias Ground
Besharat-e Now:
1- 40 Days to Iran Election: Raeesis Bid for Presidency, Rouhanis Silence
Ebtekar:
1- Rouhani: Security, Nationwide Peace, His Most Important Achievements
2- Trumps First Shot
Emtiaz:
1- National Report on Plasco Incident Delivered to President Rouhani
Etemad:
1- Rouhani: For First Time since 1950s, Irans Non-Oil Exports Surpass Imports
2- Rich Peoples Cost of Living 17 Times More than That of the Poor
3- Spread of Depression Is Worrying: Health Minister
Ettelaat:
1- Rouhani Opens 19 Projects in Semnan Province
2- Russia Warns US of Possibility of Aerial Confrontation
Iran:
1- Trump Starts First War 82 Days after Taking Office
2- Western Allies, Saudi Arabia, Turkey Support US Aggression; Iran, Russia Condemn It
Jame Jam:
1- US Trying to Give Terrorists Artificial Respiration by Invading Syria
Javan:
1- Europe Terrified by ISIS Communism! 5 Swedish Citizens Killed in Truck Attack
2- Irans Soil Being Smuggled for Persian Gulf Arabs Revelry
3- US Fighting on Same Side as Al-Qaeda, ISIS: Zarif
Jomhouri Eslami:
1- Putin: US Missile Attack on Syria to Severely Harm Moscow-Washington Ties
2- Trump: Civilised Nations Should Join Us in Syria War
Kayhan:
1- US Officially Stands by ISIS by Attacking Syrian Airbase in Homs; Takfiris Applaud Trump
Mardom Salari:
1- Trumps Thirst for World War
Rooyesh-e Mellat:
1- US Lying about Syria: Senior Iranian Cleric
Shahrvand:
1- Trumps Adventurism: EU Was Informed of US Attack on Syria
2- Chaotic Marathon: Persia Intl Race Held in Tehran with Lots of Controversies
Shargh:
1- Raeesis Shock to Iran Election: Conservatives Choose Him as Rouhanis Main Rival
2- Truck of Death in Stockholm
3- Iran Election Is Internationally Decisive: First VP
Vaghaye Ettefaghieh:
1- Deputy FM: Iran-US Military Confrontation Is Unlikely
2- Attack on Shayrat Airfield and Trumps Chaotic Cabinet [Editorial]