Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on May 16

**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

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