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.
Mohammad-Mehdi Seddiqi, son of Ayatollah Kazem Seddiqi, the former Tehran Friday Prayer leader, who was at the center of financial and property scheme passed away due to cardiac arrest, Iranian media reported. He was 48.
The Khuzestan governor’s office says that Reza Amini, the mayor of Ahvaz, has resigned from his position after a deadly self-immolation incident in the southwestern Iranian city. According to a statement released by the governor’s office, several senior municipal officials have also been sacked.
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has ordered a special committee to investigate the death of Ahmad Baledi, a young man from Ahvaz who died after setting himself on fire in protest against a municipal eviction of his shop.
Massive crowds of Iranians took part in nationwide demonstrations on Tuesday to denounce US arrogance and global oppression, marking the National Day of Fight Against Global Arrogance and National Student Day.
The lawyer of Iranian actor and former footballer Pejman Jamshidi, who has been accused of sexual assault, has confirmed that his client recently traveled to Canada, rejecting claims that Jamshidi has permanently left the country or plans to emigrate.
Former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami has criticized Iran’s development trajectory, saying the country has pursued unrealistic goals and fallen behind regional peers.
A wedding video featuring the daughter of a prominent Iranian security figure, Admiral Ali Shamkhani, has sparked a wave of reactions across the country.
Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said no special budget has been allocated for any project such as the “Hijab Situation Room,” emphasizing that all actions must align with the Supreme National Security Council’s decisions, which are binding for all institutions.
The funeral ceremony of Saeed Mozaffari, renowned voice actor and dubbing director, was held on Friday morning at the Artists’ Section of Behesht Zahra Cemetery in Tehran.
The Iranian administration has prepared a comprehensive plan to confront the so-called snapback mechanism, which will be formally ratified at the upcoming cabinet session on Sunday, Government Spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani has stated.
The deputy secretary-general of Iran’s Drug Control Headquarters has dismissed rumors that the country may permit poppy cultivation, stressing that the government remains firmly opposed to growing narcotics.
Funeral ceremonies were held on Friday for Samineh Baghcheban, a pioneering author and educator of deaf children, at the historic Baghcheban School for the Deaf in Tehran.
A mysterious glowing object spotted over several Iranian provinces late Thursday has been confirmed as part of domestic system tests, according to local officials.
A leading Iranian newspaper has strongly criticized the country’s long-standing internet filtering policies, calling them a “failed strategy” that has eroded public trust, strained society, and fueled illegal markets.
The head of Iran’s Reform Front, Azar Mansouri, has formally filed a complaint against the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), accusing the state broadcaster of misrepresentation and unfair coverage of a recent statement issued by the political coalition.
Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for the drafting of a new national strategy that reflects the demands of the people and avoids reliance on slogans.
Iran’s Public Culture Council is finalizing two proposals to add new commemorative days to the country’s official calendar starting in the Iranian year 1405 (staring March 2026).
The head of the Iranian Government Information Council, said on Wednesday discussions on lifting the ban on Telegram and other platforms may soon resume after being delayed due to recent conflicts with Israel.
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian on Monday visited the cemetery of senior military commanders killed during the recent 12-day conflict with Israel, paying tribute to the “Martyrs of Power.”
The head of Iran’s Reformist Front has criticized state broadcaster IRIB for a “biased and one-sided approach,” calling on the organization to grant reformist representatives a platform to present their views, particularly following the group’s recent national reconciliation statement.
Former Iranian president Seyyed Mohammad Khatami has undergone an angioplasty procedure after suffering a cardiac episode, his brother confirmed on Wednesday.
Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, during a visit to IRINN (the News Network of Iran) on the occasion of Journalist Day, said: “Dedicated and well-informed journalists, both in Iran and in the region, made great efforts to bring the aggressions and crimes of the Zionist regime to the attention of the world.”
Iran observes 17th of Mordad in the Persian calendar, which falls on Friday August 8 this year, as National Journalist Day in tribute to journalists' role in society and to honor the memory of Mahmoud Saremi, an Iranian reporter killed in Afghanistan.
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed veteran politician Ali Larijani as his representative to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC).
