Tehran’s Daily Newspaper Review
Nuclear talks in Istanbul (which Kayhan and Jomhouri-ye Eslami called Eslamboul, the Ottoman era name of the city –perhaps deluded that Turkey is supporting Iran under the influence of pan-Islamic sentiments), tonight’s classic Asian Cup match between Iran and South Korea, and Ahmadinejad’s remarks in his visit to the province of Yazd were the top headlines in Tehran’s newspapers on Saturday, the 2nd of Bahman.
Hamshahri
The Main Reason for Tehran’s Selection by the UN [and Institute for Transportation & Development Policy]: Two-fold increase in public transportation capacity in the capital
Iran and Syria Agree: Iran’s gas export to Europe [via Syria]
Istanbul Negotiations: Interaction with a flavor of Iran power
Iran
Dr. Saeed Jalili, Secretary of the National Security Council: Tehran’s suggestions for cooperation with P5+1 in Istanbul talks
President in the Gathering of Senior Officials in Yazd Province [in Central Iran]: Purposeful subsidies aimed to correct energy consumption pattern
[South] Korea’s Fear of Iranian Football [in Asian Soccer Cup Quarter-Finals]
Jomhouri-ye Eslami
In Negotiations with P5+1 in Eslamboul: Iran’s new suggestions and insistence on revocation of sanctions
Initial Political Aftermath of Tunisia: Ali Abdullah Saleh withdraws from lifelong presidency [in Yemen]
Zionist Regime’s New Arrogance: Attack on Freedom Flotilla legal
Kayhan
Iran Starts with Power: The first day of talks in Eslamboul negotiations and its sidelines
Freedom of Parties and Declaration of General Pardon in Tunisia; People: It’s not enough
Middle East [Online]: Islamic Revolution inspired the Tunisian people’s movement
Khabar
No Country Wants to Host Monafeqin [MKO] Terrorist Group: The mechanism of Monafeqin’s extradition in an interview with Iraq’s ambassador
Iran Plays a Role in Exporting Gas to Europe: Tehran becomes a rival to Nabucco [Pipeline]
Resalat
National Security Council’s Sanguine Analysis of the First Round of Istanbul Negotiations: Both parties stress continuation of talks on commonalities
[Ali-Asghar] Soltanieh: Iran won’t suspend uranium enrichment under any conditions
[Principlist] Seyyed Morteza Nabavi: Jame’atain’s Charter of Principlism rich and a mechanism for Principlists’ unity
Shargh
First Day of Talks between Iran and P5+1 Ends: Positive Signals from the Ciragan Negotiations (1)
Tehran-e Emrooz
Positive Signals in Istanbul Talks
American Diplomats Announce in a Statement: Advice for Obama to acknowledge nuclear Iran
[Mohammad-Baqer] Qalibaf Explains: Why Tehran was globally successful [in receiving ITDP award]
Iran-South Korea; Asia’s Classic Battle
Vatan-e Emrooz
According to US Department of State Documents: Bin Ali’s negotiations against Iran
Tonight, The Classic Battle between Iran and South Korea: Southerners can’t stop us
It the First Round of Negotiations P5+1 Accepts Iran’s Proposal for “Interview Modality”: Strategic Turn in Istanbul
President Suggests West Makes Up for Misbehavior: P5+1 select expansion of cooperation with Iran
* Note: Khabar and Vatan-e Emrooz do not publish on Thursdays.
(1) Ciragan is the name of the Turkish hotel hosting nuclear talks between Iran and the P5+1. In Persian, the word [spelled Cheraghan] means ‘decorated with lights’.
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.