The pro-government Iran newspaper pointed to the Washington Post’s report claiming that Iran is seeking to assassinate some of its opponents in other countries.

On Thursday, the Washington Post ran a strange story titled “Rise in Iranian assassination, kidnapping plots alarms Western officials”.

“The Iranian government has stepped up its efforts to kidnap and kill government officials, activists and journalists around the world, including in the United States, according to government documents and interviews with 15 officials in Washington, Europe and the Middle East, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive information,” the newspaper alleged.

The newspaper said the report by the Washington Post, which lacks any evidence, strengthens the suspicion that those opposed to the Islamic Republic are seeking to assassinate some anti-Iran figures in their countries and attribute them to the Islamic Republic, and thereby provide a new excuse for further pressure on Iran.

The summoning an Iranian diplomat to the British Foreign Office and claiming that some anti-Iranian media journalists are being threatened by the Iranian government prove the intention behind such accusation, the Iran newspaper said.

Hamshahri: Paris-Washington anti-Iranian game

The Hamshahri newspaper, which mostly reflects the views of conservatives running the Tehran Municipality and holding all the seats in the Tehran City Council, referred to the statement of the presidents of the United States and France, in which they reiterated their support for the recent unrest.

“Respect for the Iranian people, in particular women and youth, who are bravely protesting to gain the freedom to exercise their human rights and fundamental freedoms, which Iran itself has subscribed to and is violating,” Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron stated in their joint statement supporting the unrest in Iran.

The statement confirms plans to impose new sanctions against the Iranians and support anti-Iranian groups, Hamshahri wrote.

“France and the United States will work with partners to enhance cooperation regarding enforcement of relevant UN Security Council resolutions and countering these activities,” the statement pointed out.

Javan: Authorizing repression in European streets

Javan, a conservative newspaper, wrote a story headlined “Authorizing repression in the streets of Europe”. It condemned the new British prime minister’s plan to suppress illegal demonstrations about economic situation.

Although other countries, including Germany and France, have not yet offered a similar solution to strikes and protests, with the New Year approaching, Europe should prepare itself as much as possible to face strikes and protests, the newspaper wrote.

In the editorial, Mohammad Javad Akhavan also wrote “now we are faced with a vocal minority who are not only happy about the defeat of their national team against other countries, but also express their happiness loudly.”

Such people who openly and freely show their anti-patriotic feelings are hoped to realize their mistake. However, if they support a disintegration of Iran and threaten the country’s territorial integrity or national security, such freedom will be taken away from them, as such acts are not tolerated in any part of the world.

“Iran” is a red line that no one should cross, and if someone does, they should be ready to pay for it.”

Arman-e Melli: New governance

The Arman Melli newspaper said it is necessary to reform the governance system.

Running a story headlined “Responding to the people”, it said the recent events over the last three months in the society, which some were peaceful and some were violent “have caused some officials and political figures to emphasize the need to change and modify the current approaches, considering reform and change as a solution to the events.”

It said many believe that the new governance “basically means returning to the progressive principles of the constitution and paying attention to the freedoms and needs of the young generation.”

Etemad: People without tribune

In a note, the reformist Etemad newspaper pointed to President Raisi’s trip to Sanandaj on Thursday to inaugurate a water project, when he met the families of the victims of the recent unrest.

Meeting people face-to-face and listening to their problems is a win-win game. These meetings remind the people that the president is their servant and remind the president that they lack tribunes to express their grievances, the writer said.

However, the writer suggested, it was expected that Raisi would meet people in a non-selective way to hear their rightful demands without any hindrance, even if it was accompanied by anger and sharp language.

Also, the president could listen patiently and order urgent measures to comfort the victims of the recent events, the columnist added.