Persian Press Review
Tehran Times Political Desk
This column features excerpts from editorials, commentaries, interviews, and news articles of the leading Iranian newspapers and websites.
Tuesday’s headlines
KAYHAN: It is a misconception that Majlis and administration should adopt different approaches, Leader says
SHARQ: Ayatollah Javadi Amoli says the country cannot be run by oil sale
HEMAYAT: Judiciary Chief Larijani insists on respecting the rights of religious minorities
TAFAHOM: House rent contract to be concluded for two-year period
JAVAN: Judiciary spokesman says the insults by Faezeh Hashemi to be pursued legally
TEHRAN-E EMROOZ: Deputy minister for cinematic affairs cancels actor’s over 1 million dollar contract
HAMSHAHRI: The central bank governor says we will bring down the gold coin prices within two days
KHORASAN: 6 persons behind abandonment of patients in farmland around Tehran arrested, announces Tehran prosecutor general
QODS: Five-sided agreement to connect Central Asia to Persian Gulf
FARHIKHTEGAN: Passengers at back seats are obliged to fasten seat belts
MELAT MA: Statistics by International Monetary Fund are not reliable, economy minister says
Leading articles
IRAN in a news report quotes Iran’s ambassador to Berlin Alireza Sheikh Attar as saying Iran feels more comfortable in holding dialogue with Germany in comparison with other European countries. He said Germany can convey Iran’s viewpoints to the West and also convey the views of the Western countries to Iran. However, he said, this doesn’t mean mediation, rather it means that Iran can have better dialogue with one of the members of the European Union and feels more comfortable with it. Calling Germany, Britain, and France the three major members of the European Union, the ambassador said at times differences surface between Germany and other EU members over Iran, but sometimes Berlin accepts decisions taken by the EU against its will. Sheikh Attar said relations between Tehran and Berlin has improved in recent months, citing telephone conversations between the Iranian and German foreign ministers and also Guido Westerwelle’s short visit to Tehran in last February. Pointing to the historical relationship between the two countries, the ambassador said Germany has had a great share in developing Iran’s economic infrastructures. On cooperation between the two countries in Afghanistan, he said the security situation in Afghanistan has provided a potential for cooperation between Iranian and German companies.
TEHRAN-E EMROOZ in a news report quotes Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Hassan Firouzabadi as saying Western states should respect the Muslims' holy book Quran, as much as they show interest in maintaining strong ties with the Middle Eastern countries and their oil reserves. Firouzabadi says, “Obama should clarify his position toward those who desecrate the Quran.” Commenting on the recent popular uprisings in the region, Firouzabadi said through the “awakening movement” the regional nations will soon gain their independence and dignity. If Obama and other U.S. officials, who regard themselves as conscientious, want to give the U.S. a chance to survive, they must pay attention to the only option left, which is cutting the military budget and ceasing to provide unlimited financial aid to Israel, paid for by U.S. taxpayers.
KAYHAN: It is a misconception that Majlis and administration should adopt different approaches, Leader says
SHARQ: Ayatollah Javadi Amoli says the country cannot be run by oil sale
HEMAYAT: Judiciary Chief Larijani insists on respecting the rights of religious minorities
TAFAHOM: House rent contract to be concluded for two-year period
JAVAN: Judiciary spokesman says the insults by Faezeh Hashemi to be pursued legally
TEHRAN-E EMROOZ: Deputy minister for cinematic affairs cancels actor’s over 1 million dollar contract
HAMSHAHRI: The central bank governor says we will bring down the gold coin prices within two days
KHORASAN: 6 persons behind abandonment of patients in farmland around Tehran arrested, announces Tehran prosecutor general
QODS: Five-sided agreement to connect Central Asia to Persian Gulf
FARHIKHTEGAN: Passengers at back seats are obliged to fasten seat belts
MELAT MA: Statistics by International Monetary Fund are not reliable, economy minister says
Leading articles
IRAN in a news report quotes Iran’s ambassador to Berlin Alireza Sheikh Attar as saying Iran feels more comfortable in holding dialogue with Germany in comparison with other European countries. He said Germany can convey Iran’s viewpoints to the West and also convey the views of the Western countries to Iran. However, he said, this doesn’t mean mediation, rather it means that Iran can have better dialogue with one of the members of the European Union and feels more comfortable with it. Calling Germany, Britain, and France the three major members of the European Union, the ambassador said at times differences surface between Germany and other EU members over Iran, but sometimes Berlin accepts decisions taken by the EU against its will. Sheikh Attar said relations between Tehran and Berlin has improved in recent months, citing telephone conversations between the Iranian and German foreign ministers and also Guido Westerwelle’s short visit to Tehran in last February. Pointing to the historical relationship between the two countries, the ambassador said Germany has had a great share in developing Iran’s economic infrastructures. On cooperation between the two countries in Afghanistan, he said the security situation in Afghanistan has provided a potential for cooperation between Iranian and German companies.
TEHRAN-E EMROOZ in a news report quotes Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Hassan Firouzabadi as saying Western states should respect the Muslims' holy book Quran, as much as they show interest in maintaining strong ties with the Middle Eastern countries and their oil reserves. Firouzabadi says, “Obama should clarify his position toward those who desecrate the Quran.” Commenting on the recent popular uprisings in the region, Firouzabadi said through the “awakening movement” the regional nations will soon gain their independence and dignity. If Obama and other U.S. officials, who regard themselves as conscientious, want to give the U.S. a chance to survive, they must pay attention to the only option left, which is cutting the military budget and ceasing to provide unlimited financial aid to Israel, paid for by U.S. taxpayers.
0 comments:
Post a Comment