A selection of the latest news stories and editorials published in Iranian news outlets, compiled by Ali Alfoneh, Ahmad Majidyar and Michael Rubin.  To receive this daily newsletter, please subscribe online.
 
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Politics

Diplomacy

Military and Security

  • Regular Navy Commander Habibollah Sayyari commenting on presence of United States mine sweepers in the Persian Gulf says, "Management of the Strait of Hormuz and total control of the region is in the hands of Iran." Sayyari also said: "Countries in the southern parts of the Persian Gulf should know that they can't become powerful by going hand in hand with the Global Arrogance. It is better for them to rely on their own forces and their own people." 
  • News related to developments in Syria:
  • Akbar Fotouhi, Yazd Revolutionary Guards commander, says the reformists, the Green Movement and Ahmadinejad's team constitute "an evil triangle" which is "helping to advance the goals of the global infidels."

Economy

Iran in the Afghan Media

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