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Local News and Views from Iran – The “Local” section is dedicated to political news stories from Iran that do not fall under any of the other main categories, including municipal issues, special interests groups, party politics, and statements from religious figures.
Ayatollah Khamenei warns against Islamophobia
Islamic Revolution leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that the enemy has created armed groups which kill civilians in the name of Islam only to promote Islamophobia.
Culture minister condoles with nation on demise of pop singer
Ali Jannati has extended his heartfelt condolences on the untimely demise of Iranian pop singer Morteza Pasha’ie.
Tehran bids tearful farewell to pop singer Morteza Pashaei
A big, tearful funeral procession is held in Tehran for the famed Iranian musician, composer and pop singer, Morteza Pashaei.
Iran marks Nat’l Quality Day, vowing to improve quality of domestic products
At a ceremony to mark National Quality Day, participants stress the need for improving the quality of locally manufactured products.
Détente and dialogue among civilizations are examples of moderation
Former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami underlines openness as a core principle of democracy.
Countdown to Tehran’s press exhibition
Tehran’s Grand Musalla will host the weeklong 2014 Press and News Agencies which opens on November 8.
Iranian president tweets in reaction to parliamentary rejection of his choice for science minister
The Iranian President takes his reaction to parliament's rejection of his choice for science minister to Twitter.
Nili rejected; science ministry remains bossless
President Rouhani’s choice for the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology fails to secure the nod of the parliament.
Ayatollah Khamenei stresses unity among Muslim states
The Supreme Leader described Hajj pilgrimage as an opportunity to foil plots of those who seek to drive a wedge between Muslims.
Rafsanjani denies reports he is unwilling to become chairman of Assembly of Experts
Ayatollah Rafsanjani says if individuals he deems unfit run for chairman of the Assembly of Experts, he would field his candidacy for the top job too.
Iranian police arrest 10 suspects over Isfahan acid attacks
The governor of Isfahan says a recent spate of acid attacks in the province had nothing to do with lack of compliance with the Islamic dress code.
A lifeline to victims of acid attacks
The vice-president said efforts are being made to allot a special budget for the treatment of the victims of recent acid attacks.
Acid attacks culprits to be dealt with harshly: Rouhani
Draconian punishment will await those behind recent acid attacks; on no account will the harrowing attacks go unpunished.
Iran police arrest man over acid attack threat
Tehran police have taken into custody a man who had called people with acid threats.
Parliament speaker comments on morality laws, acid attacks and nuclear case
Iran’s top MP says politicization of recent acid attacks in Isfahan is sheer opportunism and politically unfair.
Two brief reports on how the Iranian health sector is getting on
Medical services have improved both within and beyond Iranian borders and have become more affordable and higher in quality.
Health minister comments on victims of recent acid attacks
The Iranian health minister says government supports the victims of recent acid attacks in Isfahan.
Rouhani orders arrests of culprits behind acid attacks
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has instructed three ministries to step up efforts to find culprits behind recent acid attacks in the central city of Isfahan amid national outrage over the inhumane assaults.
Iranians remember late cleric; Leader leads memorial prayers
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei leads memorial prayers for the late prominent cleric, Ayatollah Mohammad Reza Mahdavi Kani.
Senior cleric passes away in hospital
Ayatollah Mahdavi Kani, the chairman of the Assembly of Experts in a coma since early June, has passed away.
Leader extols deceased cleric for revolutionary track record
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has heaped praise on deceased senior cleric, Ayatollah Mohammad Reza Mahdavi Kani, who headed Iran’s Assembly of Experts for three years.
Propagation of extremist Shiism is backed by the US: Leader’s Advisor
The Leader's IRGC representative says Wahhabism, a secular version of Islam promoted by Turkey and extremist Shiism are the kinds of Islam the US supports.
A society which allows a blemish on human dignity is not Islamic
The late Imam Khomeini’s grandson says a society in which human dignity is disrespected is by no means Islamic.
Imam Ali can serve as a model to unite Shias and Sunnis
Ali-style justice and governance along with his lifestyle can be used as a paradigm in the face of plots to stoke divisions in the world of Islam.
Iran opens first Islamic Awakening House
Speaker Larijani said Islamic Awakening movement may face obstacles in its way, but it keeps moving forward.
