President Rouhanis comments at the inaugural of Tehran International Book Fair and the Supreme Leaders decision to pardon and or commute the sentences of a number of convicts dominated the front pages of Iranian newspapers Wednesday.
Abrar: Some [MPs] do not dare enter any debate on the Orumiyeh Lake, fearing they might be disqualified [for the upcoming elections], said a deputy representing Bonab in the Islamic Consultative Assembly.
Afkar: A 20th International Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition opens today.
Aftab-e Yazd: Islam talks to its audience through books, not swords, said President Rouhani.
The president made the comment at a keynote speech at the inaugural of Tehran International Book Fair.
Aftab-e Yazd: [Former President Mahmoud] Ahmadinejad claimed he was being personally directed by the Imam of the Time [the 12th Shiite Imam who disappeared from sights centuries ago and his return will see true justice administered in the world], Mohammad Reyshahri has written in his memoir.
Aftab-e Yazd: I am sorry I cant sing for my fellow Iranians, said renowned vocalist Mohammad Reza Shajarian.
Aftab-e Yazd: History will judge what happened in Almaty talks, said Mohammad Ali Sobhani, a former Iranian ambassador to Lebanon and Jordan.
Irans right to enrichment was recognized in the Lausanne statement, not when Ahmadinejad was in office, the former diplomat further said.
Ebtekar: The concerns of the interior minister about dirty money [finding its way into electoral campaigns] are not unfounded, reiterated the government spokesman.
Esfahan Emrooz: Two solar power plants have opened in Isfahan.
Esfahan Emrooz: The Russian deputy foreign minister and ambassador to Iran have paid a visit to Vank Cathedral in Isfahan.
Ettelaat: Iran should not turn into a market for Western goods, said the first vice-president.
Hemayat: Unauthorized financial institutes are at the end of the line.
Iran: Sixteen foreign firms are interested in investing in Irans mining sector, said the deputy minister of industries, mines and trade.
Jomhouri Islami: A missile attack from Yemen has resulted in the shutdown of the Saudi city of Najran.
Kaenat: In a lightning operation Tehran police have arrested 85 drug dealers, seizing 46 kg of drugs.
Sharq: The Supreme Leader has pardoned or commuted the sentences of a number of convicts.
Siasat-e Rooz: The cash subsidies offered to a sizeable number of individuals should stop, said Government Spokesman Mohammad Bagher Nobakht.
By Iran Front Page
