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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.

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Iran Leader Appoints New Air Force Commander

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The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has issued an order, appointing brigadier general Hamid Vahedi as the commander of the Iranian Air Force.
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Iran’s new secretary of Expediency Council appointed

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Head of Iran’s Expediency Council Ayatollah Sadegh Larijani announces Mohammed Bagher Zolghadr as the secretary of the body after the resignation of the previous secretary.
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Iran general warns of more anti-terror attacks in Iraq’s north

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The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major-General Mohammad Baqeri has warned of more operations against terrorist cells in Iraq’s northern Kurdistan region.
Local

New appointments at Iran’s Foreign Ministry

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The Iranian foreign minister has appointed three seasoned diplomats as his new deputies, including the one dealing with talks over Iran’s nuclear program.
Local

Official: Iraqi PM to visit Iran on Sunday

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Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhemi will visit Tehran on Sunday to discuss various issues including energy and Iran-Saudi relations with high-ranking officials, a government source says.
Local

Iranian Daily Berates Foreign Interference in Afghanistan

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A conservative Iranian daily says Tehran’s approach toward Afghanistan is “straightforward and wise.”
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Iran-based Afghans hold pro, anti-Taliban rallies

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Afghans residing in the Iranian city of Mashhad have held rival rallies in support of the Taliban, and the leader of the Afghan opposition group resisting Taliban forces.
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Iran interior minister appoints new political deputy

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Iran’s Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi has appointed Mohammad Bagher Khorramshad as deputy interior minister for political affairs, a key post at the ministry.
Local

High-ranking Iran MP resigns from parliament

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The Iranian parliament has confirmed the reception of the letter of resignation of the chamber’s vice speaker Amir Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi.
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Sadegh Amoli Larijani Quits as Member of Iran’s Guardian Council

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Sadegh Amoli Larijai has resigned from membership of the Guardian Council. Serious differences reportedly emerged between Larijani and the council after his brother Ali Larijani was disqualified by the council from running in the presidential election last June.
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Iran’s Leader Condoles with Family of Late General Hassan Firoozabadi

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Iran’s Islamic Revolution Leader Aytollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has expressed condolences on the demise of Major General Hassn Firoozabadi.
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Raisi visits remote village on border with Afghanistan

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has paid an unannounced visit to a remote village on the border with Afghanistan and held talks with its residents.
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Alireza Zakani Officially Appointed as Tehran Mayor

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Alireza Zakani has been officially confirmed as the Mayor of the Iranian capital city, Tehran.
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Raisi Calls for Increased Trade with Neighboring Countries

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Iranian President Seyed Ebrahim Raisi says increasing exchanges and trade with neighboring countries is among the top priorities of his government.
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Cooperation, Synergy Needed to Address People’s Problems: Iran President

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The heads of the three branches of the Iranian government have met for the first time since Ebrahim Raisi took office as the new president.
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Raisi’s Unannounced Visit to Khuzestan under Media Spotlight

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s recent trip to the city of Ahvaz, the capital of southern Khuzestan province, has received mixed reactions from people and media outlets.
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Ayatollah Khamenei: Mr. Hakimi polymath, literary man, innovative thinker

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The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, issued a message of condolence on the demise of Muhammad Reza Hakimi, renowned Iranian scholar. Ayatollah Khamenei's message, issued on August 23, 2021, is as follows:
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Zarif Issues Goodbye Message during Final Days in Office as Iran FM

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Mohammad Javad Zarif has issued a farewell message to the Iranian nation as he spends his last days in office as foreign minister.
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Iran Election Results Announced: Raisi Wins Majority of Votes

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Iran's Interior Ministry says it has so far counted 90 percent of the votes cast in the country's presidential elections, and Ebrahim Raisi has so far won the majority of votes.
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Iran Election 2021: People Start Voting for New President

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Iranian people have started voting in the presidential election, City Council elections, and the Assembly of Experts elections.
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Iranian Politician Mohtashamipour Dies of Coronavirus at 75

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Ali-Akbar Mohtashamipour, a former Iranian lawmaker and one of the founders of Lebanon’s Hezbollah Movement, has passed away due to a coronavirus infection.
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Islamic Republic Loses Its Power without Grassroots Support: Zarif

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The Iranian foreign minister says popular support contributes heavily to the Islamic Republic's power and is instrumental in the country's national might.
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Iranian Opposition Leader Mousavi Vaccinated against COVID-19

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Iranian opposition leader Mir-Hossein Mousavi and his wife Zahra Rahnavard, both under house arrest since 2011 over their role in the post-election protests of 2009, have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Selected

Iranian Politician Akbar Torkan Dies at 69

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Akbar Torkan, a former minister of defence and transport and a chief advisor to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, has passed away at the age of 69.
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Iran Elections 2021: Registration of Hopefuls Officially Begins

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The registration of those hoping to contest Iran’s presidential vote slated for June 18 was officially kicked off on Tuesday.
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