All papers today covered the remarks made by the Leader of Irans Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in a meeting with a group of army commanders in Tehran. During the meeting, the Leader highlighted the significance of further unity among the Iranian Armed Forces, including the IRGC and the Army.
Also a top story was a meeting between Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani, and Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani to discuss the countrys major problems.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarifs remarks about the Iran nuclear deal also received great coverage. In a number of interviews held in New York, Zarif elaborated on Tehrans reaction to Washingtons possible withdrawal from the JCPOA.
The arrest of Saeid Mortazavi, the former prosecutor of Tehran convicted of complicity in the death of a prison in Kahrizak Detention Centre back in 2009, was also a top story today. Mortazavi was arrested in Sorkhroud, a city in Mazandaran province, and was transferred to Tehran to serve his two-year term in Evin Prison.
The above issues, as well as many more, are highlighted in the following headlines and top stories:
19 Dey:
- Qom Is Not Vatican
- Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi: Qom Belongs to Muslim World
Abrar:
- Parliament Gives First Yellow Card to Economy Minister
- Rouhani: People Have Right to Use Various Social Media
- Zarif: Washington Must Change Its Approach
Aftab-e Yazd:
- Rouhanis Practical Measure to Boost Transparency
- Based on Rouhanis Order, Iranian Treasury Publishes All Payments in Past Month
- Zarif to CBS: World Shouldnt Expect Us to Remain Committed to a Broken Deal
- Toy Coup in Riyadh!
- Shooting in Front of Saudi Kings Palace Followed by Speculations about Coup
Arman-e Emrooz:
- Telegram Survives Filtering
- Rouhani: Government to Protect Cyberspace
- US and Dream of Disarming North Korea [Editorial]
Asrar:
- Iran Leader: Tomorrows Army Must Be Stronger, Better than Today
Donya-ye Eqtesad:
- Zarif: All Options on the Table
- Irans Reaction to US Possible Withdrawal from JCPOA
Ebtekar:
- Iran Leader Praises Army Chiefs Stances in Support of IRGC
- Empathy Best Way to Resolve Irans Problems
Etemad:
- End of Mortazavi
- Latest Situation of Tehrans Former Prosecutor
Ettelaat:
- North Korean Leader: I Dont Want to Be Second Saddam, Gaddafi
- Govt Spokesman: Rouhani Counts on IRGC for Resolution of Problems
Farhikhtegan:
- Opposition against Populist
- Bin Salmans Populist, Adventurist Moves Strengthen Saudi Opposition
Iran:
- Eight Key Decisions by Heads of Trio Branches of Iranian Establishment
- Parliament Hosts Meeting of Govt, Parliament, Judiciary
Javan:
- Warning against EU-US Collusion on Iran Nuclear Deal
- Zarif: We Wont Remain in Unilateral JCPOA
- Iran FM: Europe Must Make US Remain Committed to JCPOA
- We Have Enough Forex Reserves; People Shouldnt Be Worried
- Saudis Ambiguous Account of Shooting in Royal Palace
Jomhouri Eslami:
- Rouhani: Consultation, Coordination among All State Bodies Can Resolve Problems
- Red Cross: Repercussions of Yemen War More Lethal than the War Itself
Kayhan:
- Bloody Blast in Kabul: Takfiris Massacre Shiites
Mardom Salari:
- Iran FM to CBS: Dont Mistake Iran with Regional Dictators
Payam-e Zaman:
- Intelligence Minister: People Main Elements behind Irans Security
Resalat:
- Parliament Speaker: All Branches of Power in Iran Have Similar Views on Sensitive Issues
- Irans Options to Counter US Are Ready: Zarif
Roozan:
- Incurable Pain of Syria in Body of Middle East
- A Report on Continued, More Complicated Crisis in Syria
Sazandegi:
- Mortazavi Arrested in Villa in Northern Iran, Sent to Prison
Shahrvand:
- What Are They Going to Wear?!
- Iranian Female Weightlifters to Compete in Intl Competition after 70 Years
Shargh:
- First VP Holds Meeting with Ministers over Forex Issue
Sobh-e Now:
- Saudi Arabias Fake Power
- Uproar in Saudi Palace
- Telegram CEO Reveals His Anti-Iran Approach by Supporting the Film 300
