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.
In response to widespread speculation over Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s alleged approval of hijab-related text messages sent to citizens, the Deputy for Communications at the Presidential Office, Seyyed Mehdi Tabatabaei, issued a firm denial.
Iranian Government Spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani stated on Wednesday that initial investigations into the massive fire at Shahid Rajaei Port in southern Iran suggest human error was the likely cause, while ruling out sabotage.
The recent broadcast of inflammatory content by Iran's state broadcaster IRIB during Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman's visit to Tehran has sparked intense debate about media responsibility during sensitive diplomatic periods.
Tehran's deputy governor for political and social affairs, revealed that approximately 85% of child laborers collected in the capital are Afghan nationals, adding that the children receive training at specialized centers before being returned to their families.
Imprisoned Iranian reformist figure Mostafa Tajzadeh was reportedly allowed to speak by phone with opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi and his wife, Zahra Rahnavard, who have been under house arrest for 14 years.
The son of Mehdi Karroubi announced that security forces officially ended their physical presence at his father’s residence, marking the formal conclusion of the opposition leader's house arrest after more than 14 years.
A PhD student at the University of Tehran was reportedly severely beaten by staff at the Afghan Embassy, where he had referred to renew his passport, leaving him hospitalized and fearing for his life.
A new report reveals Iran spends approximately $1 billion annually on internet filtering systems, an amount twice the annual budget of its communications ministry.
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has expressed his appreciation for the contributions of Mohammad Javad Zarif during his tenure as Strategic Deputy to the President who stepped down, largely due to the far-right Perseverance Front's pressure, over his children’s American citizenship.
Iran's power grid is under severe strain as a prolonged drought reduces hydropower generation while summer electricity demand reaches record levels, raising fears of widespread blackouts in coming months.
Iran's Border Police Command announced the identification and deportation of more than 1.12 million undocumented foreign nationals, mainly from neighboring Afghanistan, during the Persian year 1403 (March 2024-March 2025), according to an official statement released on Sunday.
Mehdi Karroubi, one of the leaders of Iran's 2009 election protests, who was recently released from house arrest, issued a statement expressing his views on Iran's political and social developments.
Over 300 Iranian civil society activists, including academics, lawyers, journalists, and human rights defenders, have sent a letter to UN Secretary General António Guterres, condemning recent US threats to wage a war against Iran.
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has removed Parliamentary Affairs Deputy Shahram Dabiri from office following public outrage over his luxury family vacation to Antarctica.
Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Seyyed Abbas Salehi, has publicly rejected recent remarks made by Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to the Supreme Leader, regarding the possibility of Iran reconsidering its position on nuclear weapons under certain conditions.
Skydivers performed a dramatic base jump and paramotor demonstration from the 435-meter Milad Tower to commemorate the anniversary of Iran's Islamic Republic Day.
April 1st, 1979, remains a historic milestone in the modern history of Iran, commemorated as the day when the nation collectively chose the establishment of the Islamic Republic.
Iranian security forces have detained 22 individuals accused of inciting ethnic hatred in West Azarbaijan Province, according to a local police commander.
Iran’s Minister of Culture Seyyed Abbas Salehi has issued a warning against inciting ethnic and religious tensions in the country particularly in light of recent unrest in the northwestern city of Urmia.
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.
