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 women’s section.
The candidacy of Ebrahim Raeesi in Iran’s 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 Syria’s Shayrat Airfield after Khan Sheikhoun Chemical Attacks
2- We Don’t Want Confrontation with Iran, Russia: French FM
Abrar-e Eqtesadi:
1- Iran’s 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- Putin’s 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 Syria’s Ground
Besharat-e Now:
1- 40 Days to Iran Election: Raeesi’s Bid for Presidency, Rouhani’s Silence
Ebtekar:
1- Rouhani: Security, Nationwide Peace, His Most Important Achievements
2- Trump’s First Shot
Emtiaz:
1- National Report on Plasco Incident Delivered to President Rouhani
Etemad:
1- Rouhani: For First Time since 1950s, Iran’s Non-Oil Exports Surpass Imports
2- Rich People’s Cost of Living 17 Times More than That of the Poor
3- Spread of Depression Is Worrying: Health Minister
Ettela’at:
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- Iran’s 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- Trump’s Thirst for World War
Rooyesh-e Mellat:
1- US Lying about Syria: Senior Iranian Cleric
Shahrvand:
1- Trump’s Adventurism: EU Was Informed of US Attack on Syria
2- Chaotic Marathon: Persia Int’l Race Held in Tehran with Lots of Controversies
Shargh:
1- Raeesi’s Shock to Iran Election: Conservatives Choose Him as Rouhani’s 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 Trump’s Chaotic Cabinet [Editorial]
