A selection of the latest news stories and editorials published in Iranian news outlets, compiled by Ali Alfoneh, Ahmad Majidyar and Michael Rubin. To subscribe to this daily newsletter, e-mail [email protected].
(E) = Article in English
Diplomacy
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Academic Ebrahim Fayyaz publishes a book called Nazariyyeh-ye Abarghodrati-ye Iran [Theory on the Superpower of Iran].
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Senior presidential advisor Hamid Mowlana publishes the book Az Bazargan Ta Ahmadinejad [From Bazargan To Ahmadinejad] discussing foreign policy of the Islamic Republic.
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Nowandish News, quoting the BBC, reports a handshake between Richard Holbrooke and Deputy Foreign Minister Mohammad-Mehdi Akhoundzadeh. The Iranian and U.S. delegations are also reported to have held a brief meeting.
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(E) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urges direct US-Iran talks over the nuclear issue.
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(E) Germany hails Iran’s presence at the Afghanistan Conference in The Hague as “a welcoming signal.”
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Arab League reiterates its support for the United Arab Emirate’s claim on disputed islands in the Persian Gulf.
Politics
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Former Interior Minister Abdollah Nouri will run for President.
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Atrianfar, Hojjati, Khorram, Leylaz, Teyebani and Nili will act as his campaign officers after the official declaration of his candidacy.
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Military and Security
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Iran to assemble Tupolev planes.
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(E) Iran and Russia agree to a joint project to build 100 Tupolev passenger airplanes in Iran.
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Human Rights and Labor
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Members of Office of Consolidation of Unity meet family members of imprisoned student activist Abbas Hakimzadeh of whom the family has no news.
Nuclear Issue
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(E) Many Western countries are no longer supporting more sanctions against Iran
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(E) US, Russia agree to urge Iran to abide by UN Security Council resolutions.
Trade
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(E) Iran plans to construct a joint oil refinery in the Syria as both countries are determined to expand cooperation in energy
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(E) Iranian Oil Ministry unveils new route for gas pipeline to Europe
Photo of the Day
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Ahmadinejad and Hugo Chavez.
