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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.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 18
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Senior Clerics Condemn Rafsanjani’s Daughter for Meeting Baha’i Figure
A recent meeting of Faezeh Hashemi Rafsanjani, the daughter of ex-president Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, with a Baha’i leader in Iran drew criticism from several clerics and officials in Iran, including Ayatollah Rafsanjani himself.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 17
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 16
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 15
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Ferdowsi Commemoration Day – The Founder of Modern Persia
Among classic Persian poets, there are none who have given as much richness to the nation’s language and literature as Ferdowsi has. His place...
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 14
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 12
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Iranian Academic Highlights Role of Freedom in Rooting Out Corruption
Mahdi Pazooki, an Iranian professor and economic expert, referred to freedom as the best means for countering corruption, and stressed that anti-corruption efforts would be futile without transparency and freedom of information.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 11
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 10
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 9
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Iran’s Population Predicted to Reach 84 Million by 2021
Spokesman for the Iranian administration Mohammad Baqer Nobakht said the country’s population is set to reach 84 million by the end of the 6th 5-year development plan (2016-2021).
Foreign Ministry Denies Rumours about Presenting New Ambassador to France
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson dismissed as ‘utterly false’ rumours circulating on social media that Iran had introduced a new envoy to France, who was rejected.
Ayatollah Khamenei Reads English Journals without Farsi Translation: Politician
Mohammad Hossein Saffar Harandi, an Iranian politician who served as the Minister of Culture from 2005 to 2009, says the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, reads English journals directly, without any Farsi translation.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 8
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 7
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 28 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 4
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday May 4 and has picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Top Officer Supports Police’s “Moral Security” Plan
The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Hassan Firouzabadi, threw his support behind the law enforcement’s Moral Security Plan, stressing that it has worried those who break social norms in Iran.
Why President Rouhani Stayed in His Car during Workers’ Day Visit
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani decided to visit a MAPNA Group factory floor to commemorate International Labour Day. Some commentators, however, think that it might have been better if he’d got out of his car, and paid a visit to the workers in person, instead of simply waving at them from behind the window.
IRGC to Build 5,500 Residential Units Each Year to Fight Deprivation: Commander
Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari, the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, announced that the IRGC will use its equipment and volunteer forces to build 5,500 houses per year in deprived regions of Iran.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 3
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 2
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 1
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Run-off Election Turnout at 59%: Interior Ministry
Iran's Deputy Interior Minister Hossein-Ali Amiri announced that the turnout in the second round of the 10th parliamentary elections was 59 percent.
