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Sunday 28 May 2017 - 09:51
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Iran English language newspaper headlines on Sunday, 28-05-2017

Iran Daily


Rouhani urges peace, moderation as Ramadan starts
Irans President Hassan Rouhani wrote to the leaders of Muslim countries on the occasion of the start of the holy month of Ramadan, calling on them to follow the path of peace and moderation to counter Islamophobia.

Iran inks deal to build its first air logistics center
Iran signed an agreement with Swiss and Dutch companies to design, develop and construct its first freight logistics center at Tehrans Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA).

Palestinian prisoners end mass hunger strike
Hundreds of hunger-striking Palestinian prisoners ended their 40-day fast on Saturday after reaching a compromise with Israel for additional family visits, Israeli and Palestinian officials said.

Disharmony at G7 as Trump plays his own tune
G7 nations risked unprecedented deadlock on Saturday as US President Donald Trump resisted pressure to sign up to joint positions on hot-button issues such as climate change, trade and migration.

HQ: Wrong remarks on election results disturb public opinion
Irans Electoral Headquarters slammed as disturbing public opinion comments made by Tehran Friday prayer leader Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami against the veracity of the May 19 presidential elections.

Iran just held an election, so why is the theocratic monarchy Saudi Arabia our friend?
The Los Angeles Times readership has questioned Washingtons claims of supporting democracy and social freedoms worldwide, asking why the US opts for amity and economic reciprocity with Saudi Arabia, an absolute monarchy, but antagonizes democratic Iran.

Rouhani, Putin discuss economic, regional cooperation
Irans President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, in a telephone conversation on Saturday, discussed economic ties and regional cooperation, Irans presidential office said.

Shamkhani: Iran serious in fighting terrorism
Secretary of Irans Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said the Islamic Republic is very serious in fighting terrorism and establishing peace and stability in the war-torn Syria.

European official: Iran cradle of human rights
Iran, in general and Shiraz, in particular, are the cradle of human rights and it is not acceptable to claim that human rights are the result of the Western thought, said a top European human rights official.


Tehran Times


No alternative for JCPOA: former senator
Bennett Johnston, a former Democratic senator and current chairman of the American Iranian council, is of the opinion that there is not alternative for the nuclear deal - officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action either for the U.S. and Iran.

Rouhani calls for efforts to counter Islamophobia in Ramadan
President Hassan Rouhani of Iran said on Saturday that Islamic countries should counter Islamophobia and anti-Islamic thoughts in the fasting month of Ramadan.

Iran not source of jihadist terror, senior analyst says
Fareed Zakaria, a political analyst, has said that it is wildly inaccurate to describe Iran as the source of jihadist terror.

Egypt launches strikes in Libya after Minya attack
Egyptian air force planes on Friday carried out six strikes directed at camps near Derna in Libya, where armed men responsible for a deadly attack on Christians are believed to have trained, according to military sources.

Intl. off-road competition held in Qazvin
The second edition of the international off-road competition was held in Qazvin, located in 150 km northwest of Tehran, Capital of Iran.

Foreign Ministry to streamline structure for economic goals
Encouraged by gains from an international nuclear accord with six world powers, Irans Foreign Ministry will revamp its current structure to ensure it can engage more actively in economic activities with the international community.

Shamkhani says terrorists promoting Washington policy
Irans Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Shamkhani said on Thursday that terrorists sent by Riyadh to Syria and Iraq play into U.S. hands and are instruments that serve to promote Washingtons policy.

Rouhani, Putin discuss nuclear deal, regional issues
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Russia counterpart Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation on Saturday discussing regional cooperation and the implementation of the international nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

British PM urges Tehran, Moscow to help achieve peace in Syria
British Prime Minister Theresa May has said that the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) states want Russia and Iran to exert influence over the Damascus leadership to reach a peace in Syria.
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