Iranian press 27 July 2005
Quotes package from BBC Monitoring Service – United Kingdom
Jul 27, 2005
The following is a selection of quotes from editorials and
commentaries published in 27 July 2005 editions of Iranian newspapers
available to BBC Monitoring at 0430 gmt.
London explosions
Resalat [conservative]: “The London explosions have provided enough
pretexts for Western government to show their anti-Islamic beliefsý
The roots of the development of terrorism should be sought in the
policies of the Western countries. Is the world any more secure now
than it was three years ago when America unilaterally attacked Iraq
and Afghanistan, pretending to combat terrorism?”
Khatami
Iran News [moderate]: “The mild-manner, reformist cleric whose
two-term presidency began with so much hope and promise is leaving
office with a mixed recordý the more than 20 million citizens who
twice voted him in office would expect nothing less than a frank
discussion and truth telling session as well as a demand for the
release of all journalists and intellectuals behind bars, especially
Akbar Ganji.”
Women
Mardom-Salari [moderate]: “It seems that in developing countries no
reasonable solution has been so far found to equally engage women in
political activitiesý This problem should be seriously dealt with. We
have to pavethe way in all fields for women to take part in all
cultural, economic, and political affairs.”
Recreation centre
Jomhuri-ye Eslami [hard-line pro-Khamene’i]: “It is said that the
Armenians in Iran are going to establish a recreation centre on Qeshm
Island for tourists and Armenians where they can enjoy themselves
without obeying Islamic principles and free from Iran’s restrictionsý
Marina Agency, headed by an Armenian lady, has got permission to carry
out the projectý A poisonous plot targeting Muslims can be smelled
from this plan, though it is said that the plan is for Armenians’
activities.”