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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.

Parliament

President Rouhani Moving on the Right Track: Larijani

IFP Editorial Staff -
In a recent interview with Mosallas weekly, Speaker of Iran’s Parliament Ali Larijani hailed the performance of President Hassan Rouhani and his administration, and predicted that he will likely be re-elected in the next year’s presidential elections, scheduled to be held in spring.
Parliament

President’s Aide Hails Election of Sunni MP to Parliament’s Governing Board

IFP Editorial Staff -
In recent elections held inside the new Iranian Parliament, Mohammad-Qassim Osmani, a Kurd Sunni MP, was elected by the lawmakers as a member of the Parliament’s 12-member governing board. Ali Younesi, President Hassan Rouhani’s Adviser on Ethnic and Religious Minorities Affairs, welcomed this move, describing it as an admirable move in line with the administration’s policies on minorities.
Media

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 6

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Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, held his first meeting with the members of Iran’s new Parliament. During the session, which...
Int'l Relations

Most Iranians Want Constructive International Relationships

IFP Media Wire -
A majority of Iranians want to have constructive relations between Iran and the international community, Chairman of the Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said on Sunday May 5.
Nuclear

Supreme Committee Monitoring JCPOA Implementation

Emad Askarieh -
Speaking at a weekly press conference in Tehran on Monday May 6, Hossein Jaberi Ansari said the Foreign Ministry’s policy is to protect the...
Economy

Supreme Leader Highlights National Importance of Economy

Golrokh Askarieh -
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei highlighted the importance of the economy for Iran.
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 5

IFP Editorial Staff -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 24 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Local

Iran Marking Anniversary of 1963 Uprising

Golrokh Askarieh -
The Iranian nation is marking the anniversary of a popular uprising in 1963 which ignited the flame of the Islamic Revolution and finally led to its victory in 1979.
Local

Leader Urges Iranians to Preserve Revolutionary Spirit

Emad Askarieh -
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on Iranians to preserve their “revolutionary spirit” with which they drove the enemies out of the country some 38 years ago.
Local

Iran Marks Imam Khomeini’s Demise Anniversary

Emad Askarieh -
Iranians on Friday are mourning the 27th anniversary of the demise of the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini (RA).
IFP Exclusive

State TV Invites Imam Khomeini’s Grandson for Live Interview

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Seyyed Hassan Khomeini, the grandson of the late founder of the Islamic Republic Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, was finally invited by the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) to take part in a live interview. Not surprisingly, he frankly expressed his critical opinions of the current situation in Iran.
Local

Rouhani: Imam Khomeini braved all arrogant powers

Emad Askarieh -
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani commemorates Imam Khomeini on the eve of the anniversary of the late founder of the Islamic Republic’s passing.
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 2

IFP Editorial Staff -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Local

Renewed Call for Weekend to Be Redesigned, Easing Travel Chaos

Fatemeh Askarieh -
A member of the Tourism Commission at the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture has once again called for a revision of public holidays and for changes to be made to the Iranian weekend. Stressing the importance of the matter, Mohammad Reza Kha’ef has called on the commission to take up the case, once again, with the Majlis (Parliament).
Education

86-Year-Old Iranian Man Receives Master’s Degree

Fatemeh Askarieh -
An 86-year-old man earned his master’s degree in educational research from Ajab-Shir Azad University, East Azarbaijan province.
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 1

IFP Editorial Staff -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 26 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Government

Rouhani’s Brother Appears in Public to End Rumours of His Arrest

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Hossein Fereydoun, the brother and special aide of President Hassan Rouhani, was absent for a couple of weeks from the president’s meetings and visits. Certain media had been covering rumours of his arrest, but he finally joined his brother on an official visit, putting an end to speculation.
Government

Rouhani: All Iranians Equal in Civil Rights

Golrokh Askarieh -
President Hassan Rouhani said that all Iranians, including Shia and Sunni Muslims, have equal civil rights in the country.
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 31

IFP Editorial Staff -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 24 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Energy

Iran Makes Its Largest Investment to Date in Kurdish Regions

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iran has bankrolled $800m for the development of Sanandaj and Mahabad petrochemical plants, both located in the country's Kurdish regions, thus making Iran’s biggest state investment in the region's history.
IFP Exclusive

2016 Hajj Pilgrimage Cancelled for Iranians

IFP Editorial Staff -
The cancellation of the Hajj pilgrimage for Iranians this year was a big story across Iranian media on Monday May 30. Most headlines put the blame on Saudi Arabia, while only one of them blamed the protesters who attacked the Saudi embassy and increased bilateral diplomatic tension.
IFP Exclusive

Evin Prison to Become A Public Park: Mayor of Tehran

IFP Editorial Staff -
Tehran Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf announced on Monday, May 30, that Evin Prison, internationally known for having held political prisoners, will be shut down and turned into a public park in the near future.
Agriculture

Rouhani: Iran a Land of Brotherhood and Unity among Ethnic Groups

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Iranian President Rouhani said Iranians from all religions, sects and races are branches of one tree, called Islamic Iran.
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 30

IFP Editorial Staff -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 30 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Environment

Government Working Vigorously to Revive Lake Urmia

Fatemeh Askarieh -
President Hassan Rouhani said the government was working hard on projects to revive Lake Urmia.
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