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.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has promised to find a way to tackle inflation. He stated that livelihood, housing, health, and education remain the top priorities of his administration for the new year.
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has felicitated the nation on the occasion of the Persian new year, Nowruz, and further called for “Investments for Production”.
In a message marking the beginning of the Persian New Year 1404, Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref extended his congratulations on Nowruz on Thursday, emphasizing the significance of the holiday coinciding with the nights of Laylat al-Qadr – when the Qur’an was revealed to the Prophet – and the martyrdom of Imam Ali (AS), the first Shia Imam.
The Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, announced on Wednesday that the enforcement of the hijab law, including the controversial morality patrols, has been suspended.
The son of Former Iranian parliament speaker and reformist politician Mehdi Karroubi has confirmed reports that his father has been freed from house arrest after 15 years.
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has stressed the urgent need for improved management, education, and resource allocation in Tehran, the nation’s capital.
Iran’s former president Hassan Rouhani has criticized "hardliners of the country for their pressures" on him during his presidency when he tried to beef up Iran’s military might and deterrence.
The Director-General of the Bureau for Aliens and Foreign Immigrants Affairs at the Ministry of Interior has outlined which Afghan nationals are permitted to remain in Iran under specific conditions.
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has stated that he will not enforce the country’s controversial hijab law that imposes penalties on women who fail to observe Islamic attire, despite pressure from the principlist factions.
Iranian Government Spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani has said President Masoud Pezeshkian has not yet accepted Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif’s resignation.
Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs, Mohammad Javad Zarif, announced his resignation on Sunday following a meeting with the head of the judiciary, who advised him to return to academia to alleviate additional pressure on the government.
Iran’s Parliament voted to impeach Economy Minister Abdolnaser Hemmati on Sunday, marking the first red card in President Masoud Pezeshkian’s administration less than seven months into its term.
According to a survey conducted by Iran’s Parliamentary Research Center, approximately 81% of internet users in the country rely on VPNs to bypass online restrictions. Additionally, more than half of respondents expressed skepticism about the Iranian government's ability to ease internet restrictions.
Iran’s Interior Minister, Eskandar Momeni, emphasized that the number of foreign nationals residing in Iran exceeds the country’s capacity, affecting job opportunities.
The tragic murder of Amir Mohammad Khaleghi, a 19-year-old student at Tehran University, has sparked nationwide outrage and prompted swift action from Iranian officials.
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has commended the Iranian nation for relaying its “message of unity” to the international community on the 46th anniversary of the country’s 1979 Islamic Revolution amid enemy’s threats.
The annual march commemorating the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution’s victory, led by Imam Khomeini against the last monarch in Iran, began on Monday in the capital and across the country.
Iranian Interior Minister, Eskandar Momeni, stated that unauthorized foreign nationals have taken numerous job opportunities in Iran, prompting the government to implement stricter labor laws to counter this issue effectively.
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has authorized the full or partial pardoning of more than 3,000 convicts on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Documents Center has announced that there is no evidence of current vice president and former foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif's claimed collaboration or connection with the SAVAK, the Iranian intelligence agency before the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
The number of Iranian users accessing Starlink’s satellite internet service has grown significantly, with a 50% increase reported in less than two months, according to recent data.
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised Iran’s progress in various domains, stressing the country has grown in all directions over the past four decades.
Iran’s Interior Minister, Eskandar Momeni, has revealed that the country currently hosts approximately 6 million foreign nationals, vast majority of them from Afghanistan, with at least 2 million residing illegally.
