US President Donald Trumps surprising decision to sack State Secretary Rex Tillerson and replace him with CIA Chief Mike Pompeo was widely covered in todays newspapers. Several papers discussed the possible implications of the replacement, which is expected to toughen US governments anti-Iran stances.
Also a top story today was the Parliaments unsuccessful impeachment of three ministers. Labour Minister Ali Rabiei and Roads Minister Abbas Akhondi both received a vote of confidence on Tuesday, and survived the impeachment bids. Agriculture Minister Mahmoud Hojjatis impeachment on Wednesday was also unsuccessful.
A major news story today was Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarifs remarks that Tehran will be the first to help Riyadh when the Arab country comes under foreign aggression.
The upholding of a 15-year prison sentence for former Vice-President Hamid Baqaei, a close ally of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, also received great coverage.
The above issues, as well as many more, are highlighted in the following headlines and top stories:
Abrar:
- Trump Extends National Emergency against Iran
Abrar-e Eqtesadi:
- 10 Different Rates for Dollar in Iran Market!
Aftab-e Yazd:
- You Wasted Peoples Money, Time
- Ministers of Labour, Roads Survive Impeachment
- Parliament Seems to Have Fallen Victim to Certain MPs
Arman-e Emrooz:
- Reformists Parliamentary Faction Disappoints Hardliners
- Two Ministers Reinstated
- Beggars of Tehran Earn $100 per Day!
Ebtekar
- White Houses Anti-JCPOA Circle Completed
- Zarif: Iran Has Expressed Readiness to Negotiate with Saudi Arabia
- Iran Freestyle Wrestling Boycotts World Cup after UWWs Decision on Greco-Roman WC
Ettelaat:
- Russia: Well Give Decisive Response to US Attack on Syria
- Moscow-London Tension after Controversy over Mutual Spy
- Trump Suddenly Dismissed Tillerson, Replaced Him with CIA Chief
Ghanoon:
- Sit-Down in Evin Prison
- Justice Dept.: Ahmadinejads Deputy Baqaei Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
Hamdeli:
- Tehrans Naft (Oil) Street Named after Mosaddeq, Leader of Nationalization of Irans Oil
Hamshahri:
- Trumps Cabinet Becomes More Hawkish
Hemayat:
- Trumps Radicalism in Post-JCPOA Era: CIA Chief Replaces Tillerson
Iran:
- Zarif: Iran to Be First Support for Saudi Arabia against Any Foreign Aggression
- Rouhanis Aide: Economy Can Be Saved by Rebuilding Public Trust
- Economy Can Be Starting Point for Beginning of National Dialogue
- Tillerson Dismissed in Twitter
Jahan-e Sanat:
- Chamber of Commerce Chief Slams Forex Rate Fluctuations Impact on Trade
- Iraqi Banks Dont Work with Iranian Businesspeople
- Damascus, Laboratory Mouse for Kremlin
- Use of Modern Russian Warfare in Syria Confirmed
Javan:
- Tillerson Fired to Facilitate US Withdrawal from Iran Nuclear Deal
- MPs Harm Themselves by Giving Confidence Vote to Roads Minister in 3rd Impeachment
Jomhouri Eslami:
- US Foreign Policy in Hands of CIA
Kayhan:
- Jannati Urges Rouhani Not to Let Incompetent People Take Control of Revolution
- US, France Threaten to Launch Military Attack on Syria
- Britains Role in Unprecedented Slaughter of Innocent Muslims in Yemen
Kelid:
- Turkey, Iraq Agree on Joint Operation against PKK
- UWW Strips Iran of Hosting Greco-Roman Wrestling World Cup
Resalat:
- Velayati: Offering Capabilities of Islamic Civilization to Destroy Wests Superiority Claim
- Ayatollah Nouri Hamedani: Zionists Source of All Seditions in Mideast
- Iran Human Rights Chief: We Should Let Criminals Bear Banner of Human Rights
Roozan:
- Ban on Holding National Celebrations in Schools!
- Education Ministry Ignoring Students Happiness
Seda-ye Eslahat:
- Ahmadinejads Deputy Imprisoned
Shargh:
- Iran Govt Spokesman: [Judiciary] Responsible for Protecting Lives of Prisoners
Tejarat:
- Report on US Inflation Leads to Growth in Asian Stock Exchanges
Vatan-e Emrooz:
- Zarif: US Not Implementing Obligations under Iran Nuclear Deal
