Tehran’s Daily Newspaper Review

16 February 2011 | 20:46 Code : 10308 Tehran’s Daily Newspaper Review

Tehran’s newspapers on Saturday 23rd of Bahman 1389; February 12th, 2011.

Yesterday was the anniversary of the victory of the Iranian Revolution in 1979, a day that coincided with the resignation of Hosni Mubarak from power in Egypt –and a day of fun for Iranian newspapers, which played verbal games with the name of the Egyptian despot (Mubarak means blessed in Arabic/Persian.) However, the widening gap between Ahmadinejad on the one hand, and the Larijani brothers (who rule over the judiciary and legislative powers) and Hashemi Rafsanjani on the other hand, trickled down into the resolution issued at the end of the rally, calling division a ‘termite’ for the Islamic Revolution. Iran announced that it has mastered nuclear fusion technology, joining the five-member club (which includes the US, Japan, South Korea, France and Australia.)

Hamshahri

The End of Mubarak

Second Batch of Liquid Subsidies to Be Paid This Week

Iran

Egyptian Dictator Resigns on the 18^th Day of the Nation’s Uprising: Mubarak toppled

President in the Glorious Ceremony of the Youm-ol-Lah (1) of 22^nd of Bahman: The new Middle East will take shape without US and Israel

Jomhouri-ye Eslami

Demonstration of the Iranian Nation’s Loyalty to the Ideals of the Revolution and Solidarity with the People of Egypt in 22^nd of Bahman Rally

The Great Victory of the People of Egypt: Egypt’s Pharaoh falls

Organization of Atomic Energy: Iran joins five countries possessing nuclear fusion know-how

Kayhan

50-Million-Strong Presence of People in the Streets of Iran: The nation goes all out

Mubarak Leaves

Khabar

Political Figures State on the Anniversary of the Islamic Revolution’s Victory: Criticism mounts against publicizing of state powers’ disagreements

Supreme Council of the Egyptian Armed Forces Takes Affairs into its Hands: Hosni Mubarak finally renounces power

A Different Resolution in the 22^nd of Bahman Rally

Resalat

At the Outset of the 33^rd Spring of the Islamic Revolution Across the Country: The ummah renews its pact with Emam [Khomeini] and the Leadership

Dr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in 22^nd of Bahman Rally: The new Middle East will take shape without the US and Israel

Hojjat-ol-Eslam val-Moslemin Seddiqi: Pro-Zionism currents in the Muslim World will collapse

Shargh

Egyptian President Resigns: The fall of Mubarak

Resolution of the 22^nd of Bahman Rally: Division the termite of Revolution

Mubarak Resigns and Flees

Tehran-e Emrooz

With Participation of Millions in Massive Rallies Across the Country: Iranians’ glorious epic

Egyptian Dictator Falls on 22^nd of Bahman

Explicit Warning by [Guardian Council Chairman] Ayatollah Jannati: We won’t let Fetneh-perpetrators occupy any office

Vatan-e Emrooz

Yesterday on the 32^nd Anniversary of the Victory of the Iranian Nation’s Islamic Revolution and along with Upsurge of the Protests of the Muslim People of Egypt: Na-Mubarak (2) Leaves; 22^nd of Bahman becomes historical once again

Millions of Iranians Commemorate 33^rd Spring of the Islamic Revolution and Support the Uprising of the People of Egypt: Iran, heart of the Muslim Middle East

President Among the 22^nd of Bahman Demonstrators in Tehran: The nation of Egypt appreciates itself and works for God

Only Five Countries Possess This Technology: Iran in the nuclear fusion club

* Note: Khabar and Vatan-e Emrooz do not publish on Thursdays.

(1) Lit. ‘Day of God’. In the Islamic Republic of Iran’s political terminology, it refers to any of the days regarded as (politically) sacred and decisive. Days of the victory of the Islamic Revolution, seizing of the US embassy, and the official establishment of the Islamic Republic are some instances.

(2) Wordplay with the Persian negation prefix of ‘na-’ (un-, non-), and Mubarak.

Trouble with understanding some terms? Check our Glossary of Iranian Political Terms.

Briefing

Hamshahri (Citizen) is the official daily newspaper of Tehran’s Municipality. Its general directions in politics, culture and economy are determined by the mayor of Tehran, currently Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf.

Iran is the official organ of the administration.

Jomhouri-ye Eslami (The Islamic Republic) was known as the official organ of the Party of the Islamic Republic, founded in 1979 and disbanded in 1987. Currently, it is an open critique of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s policies and is known to be a mouthpiece of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.

Kayhan (Universe) is a hard-line conservative newspaper. Its editor-in-chief –currently Hossein Shari’atmadari- is appointed by Iran’s Supreme Leader. Shari’atmadari’s editorials often spark off controversy and debate inside Iranian political circles.

Khabar (News) is a principlist daily newspaper which adopts a critical stance towards Ahmadinejad’s policies.

Resalat (Mission) belongs to the moderate wing of the principlist camp. Resalat’s best known analyst is Amir Mohebbian, its political editor.

Shargh (East) is a moderate reformist newspaper. It was the most popular and influential reformist newspaper in its first period of publication which lasted from August 2003 until September 2006.

Tehran-e Emrooz (Tehran Today) is a ‘principlist reformist’ newspaper, connected to Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf.

Vatan-e Emrooz (Motherland Today) -which started its publication in November 2008-, belongs to Mehrdad Bazrpash, the thirty-old pro-Ahmadinejad politician who is also head of Iran’s second largest auto manufacturer company, Saipa. Vatan-e Emrooz is a supporter of the president’s policies.