Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on Jan 4

**IRAN NEWS
- BP opts out of Iran oil deals 
- WB reports major drop in Iran debts
- Tehran, Baghdad work on potential risks after IS

**IRAN DAILY
- Top US scientists urge Trump to abide by Iran nuclear deal
- ‘The Salesman’ selling like hot cakes in Houston
- UN: Some 7,000 civilians killed in Iraq violence in 2016

**IRANIANS
- World bank reports major drop in Iran's debt
- US wants insecurity to continue in Mideast
- Majlis oks end to 'Mehr Housing Project'

**KAYHAN INTERNATIONAL
- US sabotaging Iraq’s liberation of Mosul
- Iran to host World Para Snowboard, Alpine Skiing Competitions
- Iraqi forces kill dozens of Daesh members in Mosul

**TEHRAN TIMES
- Hashd al-Shaabi a strategic wing: Iran
- Sanctions lift expected to rebound FDI in Iran: WB
- Villagers, nomads to showcase capabilities at Tehran expo

**FINANCIAL TRIBUNE
- Cancellation of biggest privatization deal put on hold
- Power export to Iraq awaiting new contract
- First IPC tender in January