PRESS DIGEST – Iran – Jan 5

Reuters: These are some of the leading stories in Iranian newspapers on Tuesday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. TEHRAN, Jan 5 (Reuters) – These are some of the leading stories in Iranian newspapers on Tuesday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

RESALAT

– "Rioters who acted against the country's national security will face execution sentences," said Iran's general-prosecutor Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei.

ABRAR

– "Several foreign nationals are among those arrested on Dec. 27 anti-establishment protests," said Intelligence Minister Heider Moslehi.

VATAN-E EMROUZ

– "The European parliamentary delegation's visit to Iran has been postponed," said Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast.

QODS

– A senior Intelligence Ministry official said over 60 foreign institutions were involved in the country's recent unrest.

JAM-E JAM

– Efforts continue to control fire in Iran's Maroun oilfield.