Tehran’s Daily Newspaper Review
Statements by the Iranian Supreme Leader in his meeting with the president of Guinea Bissau, and the Minister of Intelligence’s comments about the ‘soft war’ against Iran were the top headlines in Tehran’s dailies today.
Hamshahri
Muslims in Iran and Other Countries across the World Prepared for the Blessed Month of Ramadan: Welcoming the Month of God
Supreme Leader of the Revolution [in Meeting the President of Guinea Bissau]: The Muslim Ummah should strive for friendship and unity
14.6% This Spring: Unemployment rate still rising
Iran
Minister of Intelligence [Heydar Moslehi] Reveals the Enemies’ 17 Billion Dollar Expenditure to Operationalize the 1388 (2009) Political Turmoil in Iran; Disclosure of the Enemy’s Soft War at Schools
Following Ahmadinejad’s Strong Support of Press Freedom; Reactions to Emotional and Hasty Remarks of [Head of the Judiciary Ayatollah Sadegh] Amoli Larijani against the President
Supreme Leader of the Revolution in Meeting the President of Guinea Bissau: Iranians’ scientific and industrial developments are all the fruit of self-belief, Islamic morale and endeavors
Jomhouri-ye Eslami
Supreme Leader of the Revolution’s Suggestion in Meeting with Malam Bacai Sanha: Collaboration in Development of Guinea Bissau based on National Interests
Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani in Meeting with a Group of Religious Seminary Experts and Cultural Officials of the Khorasan-e Razavi Province: Officials Maintain Unity to Foil the Materialization of the Mischievous against the [Islamic] Revolution
[Principlist MP] Ahmad Tavakkoli: Majles won’t remain indifferent against law-breaking and arrogant behavior
Kayhan
Leader of the Muslims of the World [Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei] in Meeting with the President of Guinea Bissau: Iran’s developments are blessed by Islam and Emam Khomeini
Maliki and Barzani’s Agreement on Forming the New Iraqi Cabinet
Los Angeles Times: The world pays no attention to US sanctions [against Iran]
Khabar
The Muslim Ummah strive for friendship and unity; Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution: Today the [oppressed] nations have awakened and are seeking cooperation
People’s Economic Energy Should Be Unleashed; Mohsen Rezae’i’s Solutions to Foil the Sanctions
Minister of Finance [Shamseddin Hosseini]: I will take off my coat and push the Purposeful Subsidies Wagon
Resalat
Minister of Intelligence: The major portion of Imperialism’s budget is spent on soft war against Iran
Admiral Pasdaar Ali Fadavi, Commander of Sepah’s Marine Forces States: Sepah equipped with the fastest torpedo launcher boats
Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi Criticizes Masha’ee’s Remarks: One who introduces the School of Iran instead of the School of Islam is not an insider
Shargh
Tehran’s Prosecutor Announces: Leave for prisoners during Ramadan
Deputy Trade Minister in an Interview with Shargh: There is no “import Mafia”
Relations between the Government and Majles in an Interview with Mohsen Kouhkan [MP]; Efforts to End the Row
Tehran-e Emrooz
Diplomacy with Unique Language: Statements of the Vice President [Mohammad Reza Rahimi] on [South] Korea, Australia and Britain
The Government’s Economic Speaker Explains Ways to Counter the Sanctions: Billions of dollars of deposits transferred inside
Tension Mounts between Iran and Korea; Iran Intends to Punish South Korea
Vatan-e Emrooz
In Meeting with [Former FM] Dr. Velayati: Leaders of Palestinian Groups Voice Support for Iran
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 government.
Jomhuri-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 anlayst is Amir Mohebbian, its political editor.
Tehran-e Emrooz (Tehran Today) is a ‘principlist reformist’ newspaper, connected to Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf.
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.