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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.
Elections Guarantee Islamic Republic: Iran’s President
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hailed the good turnout in different elections in the country, noting that the votes guarantee the existence of the Islamic Establishment.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 24
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iran newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Nearly 500 reporters from 29 countries heading to cover Iran election news
Iranian Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance announced that 473 reporters from 29 countries have so far confirmed their presence in Iran to cover...
Elections, Chance to Raise People’s Hope: Iran’s First VP
Iran’s First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri stressed the significance of people’s high turnout in the upcoming parliamentary and Assembly of Experts polls, saying that elections provide the opportunity for boosting people’s trust in the Establishment.
Zarif: People by their vote will insure success of diplomacy
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in an interview with Persian daily Iran has touched upon various topics. Commenting on the coming elections, Mr....
Religious Minorities Will Vote in Elections as Seriously as Other Citizens
Prominent figures from religious minorities in West Azerbaijan Province, in a gathering arranged by the IRNA news agency, said that religious minorities are inseparable parts of the Iranian nation and take part in all aspects of life. This includes the upcoming elections, where they will vote alongside their compatriots.
Iranians Not to Allow US, Britain to Decide for Them: Judiciary Chief
Iranian Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani expressed the confidence that the country’s people would thwart a plot hatched by the US and Britain to undermine the upcoming polls due to be held later on Friday.
Ayatollah Rafsanjani dismisses charges of British list of candidates
Expediency Council Chairman Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani on Monday lashed out at allegations that certain candidates on the list of February 26 parliamentary elections were dictated by the UK.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 22
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iran newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Iranian Nation Needs No Foreign Advice on Elections: Spokesman
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jabari Ansari reiterated on Monday that the country is independent and does not need any advice from foreign parties on the upcoming parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections due to be held on Friday.
Election Process in Complete Safety: Iran’s Interior Minister
Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli said his ministry has taken whatever measure necessary to ensure the safety of the upcoming elections, noting that the Law Enforcement has been assigned the task of ensuring security at the polling stations.
“I Love Isfahan” in Naghshe Jahan Sq.
A human chain forming the words "I Love Isfahan" was created in Naghshe Jahan Square in the historic city of Isfahan, to mark the...
President: Regional countries eyeing Iranian elections
President Hassan Rouhani said here on Saturday that the regional countries are eyeing at the upcoming elections slated for February 26.
Election Campaigns Officially Started in Iran
The election campaigns officially began in Iran on Thursday, and will last until the end of next Wednesday, February 24. The nationwide votes for...
“Group 5+1” Electoral List to Be Put to Vote in Iran’s Elections
Almost a week before the February 26 elections for Iran’s parliament and Assembly of Experts, several groups and political figures including the two major...
Campaigning begins in crucial Iran elections
Iranian candidates officially begin their week-long campaigns before two important elections.
Ayatollah Khamenei warns of enemy plots against Iran’s upcoming votes
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned against enemy plots to exercise influence in Iran’s upcoming elections.
Sunni cleric urges massive turnout in upcoming elections
A Sunni cleric urged people from all walks of life to exercise massive turnout in the upcoming elections slated for February 26.
Defending Palestine A Religious Duty: Iran’s Larijani
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani pledged Tehran’s unwavering support for the Palestinian nation, saying that the Islamic Republic considers defending the Palestinian people against the Zionist regime of Israel as its religious duty.
Elections are the only means for power-sharing in Iran
What does the president mean by the second or domestic Barjam ? What requirements are needed for succeeding in domestic Barjam? What should the...
Another JCPOA Needed for National Reconciliation: Iran’s President
Addressing millions of people gathered at Tehran’s iconic Azadi (Freedom) Square to commemorate the 37th victory anniversary of the Islamic Revolution on Thursday, Iranian...
Nuclear deal outstanding victory for Iran: Culture Minister
Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Ali Jannati said the Islamic Republic of Iran's victory against world powers in the nuclear talks is the most outstanding and glorious historical and political achievement for the country.
Millions of Iranians rally to mark anniversary of Islamic Revolution
Millions of Iranians are taking to the streets in various cities and towns across the country to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution.
US Republicans Had Urged Iran to Delay Prisoner Swap, Shamkhani Says
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said a recent prisoner exchange between Iran and the US went ahead as planned despite calls by Republicans for a delay until US presidential elections.
Anniversary of Islamic Revolution was marked in Iranian embassy in Damascus
A ceremony was held in Iranian Embassy in Syrian capital Damascus marking 37th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.