The top story in all papers today was the Saturday remarks by the Leader of Irans Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in a meeting with the Iranian foreign minister and the countrys ambassadors.
Also a top story was a vote by the Expediency Council which reaffirmed the religious minorities right to run for local elections and be elected to city and village councils. The vote allowed Sepanta Niknam, a Zoroastrian politician, to get back to his work in the City Council of Yazd after being suspended by the Guardian Council.
Several papers also covered a terrorist attack by PJAK militants on an Iranian border post in Marivan, western Iran, during which 11 IRGC forces were killed and several others wounded.
The above issues, as well as many more, are highlighted in the following headlines and top stories:
19 Dey:
1- Iran Leader: Theres No Point in Holding Talks with US
Abrar:
1- FM: Zionists Iranophobia Project Failed
Aftab-e Yazd:
1- We Were All Together Yesterday: Zoroastrian Councillor
- Expediency Councils Vote Sends Sepanta Niknam Back to Yazds City Council
2- Iran Leader: Talks with Europeans Shouldnt Be Halted
Arman-e Emrooz:
1- Sepanta Niknam Finally Returns to Yazds City Council
2- Attack on Border Post in Irans Marivan Leaves 11 Killed
3- Imam Khomeinis Grandson: Well Undoubtedly Overcome Challenges
Donya-ye Eqtesad:
1- Trump Backs Off from His Stances on US Dollar
Ebtekar:
1- China Biggest Player of New Cold War: A Review of Xis Visit to Africa
2- Another Scandal for Trump
Etemad:
1- Paying Our Debts to Zoroastrian Iranians [Editorial]
2- Reformists Main Challenge Is Those Who Seek Regime Change in Iran
Ettelaat:
1- Israels Artillery Attack on Resistance Forces Positions in Gaza Leaves 5 Dead
Jame Jam:
1- Iran Leader: Dont Wait for EUs Package
Javan:
1- Those Going Abroad for Pleasure Wont Receive Official-Rate Currency Anymore
Jomhouri Eslami:
1- Global Opposition to Zionist Regimes Plot to Create Jewish Nation-State
Kayhan:
1- Iran Leader: Rouhanis Oil Threat Based on Policy of Islamic Republic
2- Insane Aerial, Ground Attacks on Gaza Leaves Hundreds of Palestinians Dead, Wounded
Quds:
1- Iran Leader: Even US Signature Cannot Be Trusted
Sazandegi:
1- Iran Leader: Diplomacy Has No Contradiction with Ideology
Setareh Sobh:
1- Iran Leader: Main Goal of Diplomacy Is to Protect National Interests
Shargh:
1- Turkish Foreign Ministry: Well Oversee US Sanctions against Iran
2- NIAC: Pompeo Must Apologize