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Iran hard-liners warn Rouhani, Zarif to avoid Trump in New York

Iran's conservatives are keeping a close eye on President Hassan Rouhani's UN General Assembly visit, warning him not to engage with American officials.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani departs after speaking at the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit during the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in New York, U.S., September 24, 2018. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri - RC16B86372F0

"Mr. Rouhani! Stand firm!" Iranian hard-line daily Kayhan advised President Hassan Rouhani, reminding him that Iran is the "creditor" in its dispute with the United States. "With a strong and affirmative speech, the president should elucidate … the black record of the Great Satan," the paper wrote, insisting that this was the Iranian public's expectation.

In its Sept. 25 editorial, Kayhan referred to the recent terrorist attack on a military parade in the southwestern city of Ahwaz that left at least 25 people dead. The paper suggested that Rouhani should tell the world about the alleged US support for the perpetrators of the attack.

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