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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.
Rallies Held in Iran to Condemn Saudi Execution of Sheikh Nimr
Iranians staged nationwide rallies on Friday to condemn the execution of prominent Shiite cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr by Saudi Arabia.
US, Saudi, Zionist regime 3 main pillars of anti-Islamic plots
Provisional Friday Prayers Leader of Tehran Ayatollah Mohammad Emami-Kashani said in his 2nd sermon that three main pillars of anti-Islamic plots, the US, Saudi Arabia and Zionist regime are involved in all such crimes as execution of Sheikh Nimr.
President calls for punishment of Saudi Embassy attackers
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in a letter to Iran's Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli-Larijani, called for punishment of those who attacked Saudi Embassy and Consulate in Tehran and Mashad.
Supreme Leader: Elections held in post-Islamic Revolution era all healthy
Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Monday that elections held in the post-Islamic revolution era have all been healthy.
President Rouhani visits disabled war veteran (PHOTOS)
The president said the patience of veterans such as Hossein Azadbakht serves as a lesson for members of the public and officials.
Revolution Guards general thanks president for missile order
Efforts by the US to keep oil prices low with the help of its regional mercenaries in the coming months are part of another plot hatched by the US, the secretary of the Expediency Council said.
Why are there 40 contenders for each parliamentary seat?
This registration is unprecedented, especially at a time when educational and scientific requirements for parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections put a cap on the number of contenders.
Intelligence Ministry will act impartially in vetting candidates: President
Any measure which stokes division and or interferes with the country's growth amounts to betrayal of national interests and a manifestation of infiltration, the president said.
Rouhani: The Guardian council will undoubtedly act based on law
If there is a violation of law in a corner, this government will severely deal with it since we are seeking to stage 100 percent healthy elections with maximum turnout, the president said.
What does the Constitution stipulate?
Tehran MP Ali Motahari has said by allowing for supervision of all officials, including the leader, Iran’s Constitution does not let the Islamic Republic turn into a religious dictatorship.
Iran president says PMD closure ‘big success’
President Rouhani has said that international sanctions imposed against the Islamic Republic of Iran will have been removed early next year.
People are entitled to governing their country
Ayatollah Rafsanjani has said that students should remain vigilant not to let infiltrators poison the atmosphere, cause differences and shatter unity in the country.
Sixth Development Plan: To trim a fat government
The Sixth Development Plan proposed by the government is to help bring changes to the economic, energy and industrial sectors as well as government recruitments.
Tehran subway station shooting accidental: Police
A 30-year-old passenger was hit in the leg and was immediately rushed to a clinic by police for treatment, a police statement said.
I disagree with you, Mr. President!
Sadegh Zibakalam, a political analyst, has said that university students and lecturers can critique the government, but that it is not their number one responsibility.
Principlist MP delivers wide-ranging speech on Student Day
We always need to have a student movement, because authority needs to be critiqued, otherwise governments grow corrupt, Tehran MP Ali Motahari said.
Accusing Basij of radicalism completes enemy’s infiltration project: Leader
Ayatollah Khamenei said the fact that some people intend to take advantage of the issue of “influence” in favor of their own political faction does not reduce the importance of this issue.
Senior Iranian cleric slams terrorist attacks in Paris
Terrorist acts are strongly condemned in France and other parts of the world, Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami said.
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Iran’s President Highlights Constructive Interaction with World
President Rouhani has said that Iran's principled policy is to interact with the world and forge good relations with other countries.
MP: Boycotting the press was an auspicious phenomenon
Tehran MP Ali Motahari has said that by boycotting the press exhibition the principlist media have acknowledged that protest and opposition are not off-limits in the Islamic Republic.
Leader says Iran progressed despite Western restrictions
Ayatollah Khamenei stated that the success of the Iranian youths in producing nuclear fuel inside the country put Western countries on edge.
Official hails unprecedented like-mindedness among government branches
The government spokesman has said that the Cabinet respects the views of the Judiciary chief.
Judiciary chief’s frank comments in support of the press and journalists
Given the sensitive role of media play, they should be lent all-out support to be able to be instrumental in prevention of vice, said Ayatollah Sadegh Amoli Larijani.
IRGC arrests mobile social network managers for undermining moral security
Facilitating access to obscene content through social networks, encouraging immoral behavior, and publishing insulting content were among the illegal activities of those arrested.
Iranians hold nationwide rallies to mark 1979 US embassy takeover
In Iran, November 4 marks Student Day and National Day of the Fight against Global Arrogance.
