Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on March 9

**IRAN NEWS
- Iran warns int’l community against Israel nuclear threat
- Iran vessels force US ship to change course
- US, Israel have no doubt in Iran defense strength

**IRAN DAILY
- Pénicaud: Nearly 300 French companies in Iran, 2,000 more on their way
- Rouhani defends gov’t economic performance
- Zarif, Qatari emir discuss better ties

**KAYHAN INTERNATIONAL
- IRGC: U.S. provoking tensions in Persian Gulf
- Leader urges greater protection of environment
- FM Zarif meets Qatari leaders in Doha

**TEHRAN TIMES
- Zarif in Qatar amid frosty Arab ties
- Leader highlights preserving vegetation
- Petchem exports anticipated to reach $ 9b

**FINANCIAL TRIBUNE
- Economists comment on future trends
- Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan agree on 50% cut in transit tariffs
- Zarif visiting Qatar

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