Tehran’s newspapers on Thursday 15th of Bahman 1394; February 4th, 2016
Thursday, 15th of Bahman – February 4th, 2016
HEADLINES OF IRAN’S MORNING PAPERS
KAYHAN
-Two Shiite cities liberated in Syria
In a heavy operation, Syrian army and resistance forces liberated two Shiite cities which had been surrounded by Takfiri forces for four years.
-US House of Representatives adopts bill limiting removal of anti-Iran sanctions
The bill, entitled the “Iran Terror Finance Transparency Act”, was adopted in the US House of Representatives, practically creating obstacles in the path of lifting Iran sanctions.
JOMHOURIYE ESLAMI
-Phase 2 of JCPOA begins
In a ceremony, President Rouhani stressed that Phase 1 of the JCPOA had ended and the second phase, which is the National Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, had begun.
-Barzani demands referendum for Kurds’ independence
Despite regional and global opposition, the head of the Iraqi Kurdistan province has once again demanded that a referendum be held for the independence of this region.
IRAN
-Big German companies ready to invest in Iran
In his meeting with Rouhani, the German Foreign Minister stated that the level of cooperation between Iran and Germany must be promoted, especially since Germany, among EU countries, was once Iran’s trade partner.
-“Zika” under control in Iran
Head of the Management Center for Contagious Diseases in the Iranian Health Ministry has stressed that, since four years ago, they have been alert to monitor the mosquito which carries this disease.