This column features excerpts from the editorials, commentaries, and news articles of the leading Iranian newspapers.

KAYHAN in its editorial praises Ahmadinejad for his speeches and interviews in New York which have drawn up millions of audience in the West. Last year, 200 million all around the globe listened at least to one of Ahmadinejad’s interviews while only seven percent paid attention to his Speech. The daily said 500 million in Europe, North America and the United States listened or read in the press about the statements made by Ahmadinejad. The event was so great that some media outlets confirmed Ahmadinejad drew the attention of millions in the West last year. According to the daily, the people around the world always like to hear about the stances taken by Ahmadinejad, because he criticizes the West and presents solutions to the problems the capitalist world is facing.
JOMHURI ESLAMI in its editorial writes Russia is fully convinced that Iran is pursuing a peaceful nuclear program, but unfortunately it did not veto the Resolution 1929. The Russians also voted in favor of this illegal resolution and actually have reneged on their deal to ship S-300 missile systems to Iran. The Russians and Americans are increasing their pressure on Iran outside the framework of international law. Moscow statesmen are doing so to get more concessions from the United States.
EBTEKAR in a report says the unprecedented years of drought in the south of Kerman threatens the wild life, forests and 50 sorts of plants in this desert province. According to Ebtekar, due to 13 years of drought, shortage of water resources has inflicted heavy blow to agriculture and drinking water both in rural and urban areas. Lack of enough downfalls, moderate weather last winter in large parts of the province and hot summer in the current year are among the reasons behind sever drought in the south of Kerman province. People in many villages across the province are facing water shortages.