Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on May 16
EghtesadOnline: The following headlines appeared in local English language newspapers on Tuesday:
**IRAN NEWS
- Qalibaf quits presidential race in favor of Raisi
- Iran not after tensions with Saudi Arabia
- Pergas after win-win projects in Iran
**IRAN DAILY
- Rouhani: Iran needs a president to defend nation’s rights
- Yemen declares state of emergency over cholera
- Macron picks PM from the right, blowing apart old boundaries
**KAYHAN INTERNATIONAL
- Principlists close ranks before Election Day
- Barghouti warns against Zionist talks
- Iran bags 5 more medals at Islamic Solidarity Games
**TEHRAN TIMES
- Iran starts construction of ion therapy center
- Iran unveils strategic plan for Persian learning
- Iran advance to World Beach Handball Championship
**FINANCIAL TRIBUNE
- Corporate governance directive for private banks
- Qalibaf quits presidential race
- Russian firm unveils €300m wagon deal