All papers today covered the Iranian Parliaments historic decision to pass a bill on the countrys accession to Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) despite fierce opposition by conservatives.
A top story was the impact of the Parliaments decision, which still needs to be ratified by the Guardian Council to be signed into law, on the Forex, gold coin, and stock exchange markets.
The reports of the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul also received great coverage
The above issues, as well as many more, are highlighted in the following headlines and top stories:
Abrar:
1- Conservative MP: Today Was Dark Day of Parliament
- FATF Accession, Disgraceful Treaty Approved like Turkmenchay
2- Zarif Strongly Supports JCPOA, Underlines Need for Joining CFT
Aftab-e Yazd:
1- Controversial Victory: CFT Approved despite All Controversies Created by Hardliners
2- European SWIFT to Become Operational before November 4
Arman-e Emrooz:
1- World Welcomes Parliaments Vote
- Euronews: CFT Accession Very Vital for Europe, Asian Partners of Iran
2- CFT Ratification Paves Way for Banking Ties with EUs SWIFT
Ebtekar:
1- Blood of Khashoggi in Saudi Consulate
2- Parliament Makes Its Decision on CFT despite Threatening Messages, Protest Gatherings
Etemad:
1- Reforms in Bin Salmans Style
- Media Reports Say Saudi Journalist Slain, Mutilated in Saudi Consulate in Istanbul
2- Transparent as Approval of CFT
3- Saudi Stupidity [Editorial]
Ettelaat:
1- Irans Accession to Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT)
2- Achaemenid Relic, Returned to Iran from US, Unveiled in National Museum of Iran
Haft-e Sobh:
1- FATF Advances to Final Stage
2- Great Crime in Istanbul
Hamshahri:
1- Vote for Breaking Financial Siege: Parliaments Historic Decision
2- Rainbow Dream: A Report on International Childrens Day
- A Critique of Tehrans Five-Year Plans for Turning into Child-Friendly City
- World War against Children: Different Aspects of Child Abuse in Iran, World
Iran:
1- Vote for Financial Transparency
2- CFTs Shock to Forex Market
Javan:
1- Butcher of Journalists
- Reuters: Turkish Police Says Saudi Journalist Killed, Mutilated in Saudi Consulate
2- FATF Approved by Parliament Even Though Govt Didnt Give Any Guarantee
Jomhouri Eslami:
1- US, Saudi Arabia, Zionist Regime Fail
- Parliament Votes for Irans Accession to CFT
2- Intelligence Ministry: Biggest Haul of Smuggled Heroin Seized in NW Iran
Kayhan:
1- Vote in Darkness: Why Are CFT Proponents Afraid of Disclosing Their Names?
2- Trumps Corrupt Nominee Receives Vote of Confidence despite Protests
3- Bin Salmans Critic Mutilated in Istanbul Consulate
Quds:
1- CFT Law Passed in Parliament Thanks to Secret Votes
2- Zarif Clearly Declared Theres No Guarantee Problem Are Solved with FATF Adoption
Sazandegi:
1- First Peaceful Night: Dollar Rate in Unofficial Market Down to IRR 119,000
2- Day of Larijani: How Did Parliament Speaker Foil 7 Scenarios of CFT Opponents
Setareh Sobh:
1- Parliament Votes for What People Wanted
2- ICJs Provisional Order to Decrease Iran-West Tension: Analyst
3- FATFs Impact: Balance in Forex, Gold Coin, Stock Exchange Markets
Shargh:
1- FATF to Be Discussed by Guardian Council
