No single news story dominated the front pages of the Iranian newspapers on Saturday. Reformist-leaning dailies covered the comments of former President Mohammad Khatami on moderation and the stance of the reformist camp vis--vis subversive elements. The comments of the Russian president that P5+1 are close to securing a deal with Iran also appeared on the front pages of some dailies. And news about a likely cut in interest rates drew attention as well.
Abrar-e Eghtesadi: EU imports from Iran have registered a 100 percent hike.
Abrar-e Eghtesadi: A member of parliaments Budget and Planning Committee has said that the chamber will have to tweak the government-proposed spending packages assumption that oil prices will hover around $72 a barrel next year.
Abrar-e Eghtesadi: Interest rates wont change by yearend [March 21, 2015].

Afarinesh: Compassionate Hands, a Health Ministry plan to examine patients free of charge, has been implemented in a number of poor neighborhoods of the capital.

Afkar: Eighty-eight Iranian scientists are on the 60,000-strong list of top world scientists, said the Iranian deputy health minister.

Aftab-e Yazd: Reformists are opposed to subversion and approve of the moderate approach the government [of President Rouhani] practices, said former President Mohammad Khatami.
Aftab-e Yazd: President Putin of Russia has said that P5+1 are very close to clinching a nuclear deal with Iran.

Arman-e Emrooz: An Asiatic Cheetah poacher has been sentenced to 42 months in prison.
Arman-e Emrooz: Gender segregation results in scientific progress, said Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi.
Arman-e Emrooz: Creation of a security atmosphere wont ensure security, said former President Mohammad Khatami.
Arman-e Emrooz: Fifty-three people have died as a result of alcohol abuse.

Asr-e Rasaneh: High-speed internet is accessible in 12,000 Iranian villages.

Ebtekar: Subversive elements have no place in society, former President Mohammad Khatami said.

Emtiaz: Iran will be self-sufficient in gasoline production in two years.
Emtiaz: The deputy minister of roads and urban development has said a plan to raise fines for traffic offenders is being reviewed.

Ettelaat: The next round of nuclear talks between Iran and P5+1 will be held next month, Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi said.
Ettelaat: The Iranian army will stage maneuvers codenamed Muhammad, the Messenger of God, later in December.
Ettelaat: In Iraq, Kurdish Peshmerga fighters have broken the siege of Mount Sinjar.

Farhikhtegan: President Obamas decision to reestablish ties with Cuba has drawn a smile from the rest of the world, and a frown from Republicans at home.

Hambastegi: The health minister has called for runaway expansion of universities to be stopped.

Iran: At meetings with the Iranian health minister, sources of emulation have thrown their weight behind the Health Transformation Plan initiated by his ministry.

Jamejam: Russian President Putin is preparing for a visit to Iran.
Jamejam: IS terrorists have suffered losses in three different regions in Iraq.

Javan: Tehrans Friday prayer leader Ayatollah Movahedi Kermani has urged nuclear negotiators to make sure Iranian dignity is preserved in talks [with P5+1].

Jomhouri Islami: As many as 180 UN members have supported a plan that recognizes the Palestinian right to self-determination.
Jomhouri Islami: The minister of economy has said government is considering a cut in interest rates.

Kayhan: The US has decided not to release a report on CIAs involvement in a coup in Iran in 1953, fearing it could have an adverse effect on nuclear talks with Tehran.

Mardomsalari: A monthly report by the International Atomic Energy Agency has confirmed Irans commitment to the Geneva Interim Agreement.

Payam-e Zaman: Carmakers are likely to be merged, said the Iranian minister of industries.

Rah-e Mardom: Water levels behind Latian and Lar dams that supply part of the capitals water needs have fallen again.

Sayeh: Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham has dismissed an anti-Iranian human rights resolution at the United Nations General Assembly as fundamentally flawed.
Sayeh: Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Ghayuri, the Supreme Leaders representative to the Red Crescent Society of Iran has passed away.

Sepid: Phase One of the Health Transformation Plan is 95 percent complete.

Shahrvand: Sony Pictures caved.The Interviewwont be released after a threat by North Korean hackers.

Tafahom: Irans gas revenues are to increase 3-fold.

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