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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.

Hard News

Supreme Leader stresses need for strong police

Golrokh Askarieh -
The Leader said the Law Enforcement Forces which are the symbol of country’s authority and security should focus on enhancing both individual and social security.
Iran in Pictures

Iranians commemorate centennial of Armenian genocide (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Iranians hold a special ceremony to honor the memory of the Armenians who were murdered during World War I.
Economy

Iran’s dependence on oil hitting record low: Rouhani

Emad Askarieh -
President Rouhani has said that Iranians are equal before the law, adding all people, foreign tourists included, are protected by police and the law.
Hard News

Leader: Iran must always be prepared for defense

Golrokh Askarieh -
The Supreme Leader has said that a tragedy is in unfolding in Yemen and the US supports injustice there.
Interviews

Has Iran found the Right Man or a good deal?

IFP Editorial Staff -
Saeed Laylaz, an economist, says the Lausanne agreement can bring about positive results for Iran, but its advantages should not be overblown.
Iran in Pictures

President Rouhani arrives in Rasht (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Snapshots of the arrival of President Rouhani in the northern city of Rasht.
Local

Conceding fewer goals amounts to a win for us

IFP Editorial Staff -
Amir Mohebian, a political analyst, weighs in on the possible impact of a likely deal between Iran and P5+1 on Tehran's domestic policy.
Hard News

Iranian protesters call for Saudi Embassy’s closure

Golrokh Askarieh -
In protest against Saudi airstrikes in Yemen and sexual harassment of two Iranian teens at the Jeddah airport, demonstrators called on officials to shut down the Saudi embassy.
Iran in Pictures

People in Tehran hold protest rally outside Saudi embassy

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Demonstrators in Tehran called for the closure of the Saudi embassy in Iran and speedy punishment of those behind the sexual abuse of Iranian teens.
Local

Principlist news website dissects parliamentary committee session attended by FM

Emad Askarieh -
A principlist website says there were three main problems associated with a parliamentary committee session attended by Foreign Minister Zarif and its coverage by IRIB.
Local

Public can tell well-intentioned critiques from factional ones: Deputy min.

Emad Askarieh -
We have accepted to live in a country where criticism is allowed, that’s why we are not concerned about well-meaning critiques, Hassan Ghashghavi said.
Local

The beginning of an era or the beginning of the end

IFP Editorial Staff -
Sadegh Zibakalam, in an opinion piece, explains why Iran’s hardliners are not happy with what has been achieved in Switzerland after intensive nuclear talks.
Hard News

Supreme Leader’s recommendations account for achievements in nuclear talks: Rouhani

Emad Askarieh -
The success of the Iranian nuclear team in talks with P5+1 was due to harmony and unanimity of the Iranian people and the efforts of the Iranian nuclear negotiators, said Rouhani.
IFP Exclusive

President Rouhani comments on Lausanne talks

IFP Editorial Staff -
The president thanked the Iranian nation for their “steadfastness and perseverance” and the Supreme Leader for his “generous guidance”.
Local

Zarif returns home to a warm welcome (PHOTOS)

Emad Askarieh -
Photos of Iranian negotiators returning home from Switzerland to a warm welcome early Friday.
Hard News

Iran commemorates Islamic Republic Day

Emad Askarieh -
Some 98.2 percent of eligible Iranians voters voted for the establishment of an Islamic Republic in the country 36 years ago today.
Government

Rouhani urges all Iranians to work for realization of New Year motto

Emad Askarieh -
President Rouhani has called on everyone to redouble their efforts to actualize harmony and unanimity between people and the government.
Hard News

Iran President hails Leader’s support for administration

Emad Askarieh -
The Iranian president has thanked the Leader’s support for his cabinet, saying his administration is duty bound to safeguard Iran’s national interests in the nuclear talks.
Local

Ayatollah Khamenei urges closer ties between nation, govt. to promote advances

Emad Askarieh -
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on the Iranian nation and government to develop closer ties in a bid to promote advances in the country.
Government

Rouhani vows to increase job opportunities, non-oil exports

Emad Askarieh -
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has vowed to increase job opportunities and non-oil exports in the new Iranian year.
Local

What was Iran’s most important political event in 1393?

Emad Askarieh -
Alef, a news website, has asked viewers to choose Iran’s most important political events in the twelve months to March 21, 2015.
Local

Foreign Minister Zarif named Iran’s man of the year

Emad Askarieh -
Iranians have picked, in an online poll, FM Zarif as the country's man of the year, followed by Major General Ghasem Soleimani, an IRGC commander.
Local

Foreign Minister Zarif named Iran’s man of the year

IFP Editorial Staff -
Iranians have picked, in an online poll, FM Zarif as the country's man of the year, followed by Major General Ghasem Soleimani, an IRGC commander.
Hard News

Attack on MP Motahari outrageous: Rafsanjani

Emad Askarieh -
Sending a letter to the judiciary chief, 110 MPs have appealed for a strong response in reaction to an attack on Ali Motahari, a Tehran deputy.
Local

MP accuses Friday prayer leader of helping his attackers

Emad Askarieh -
Ali Motahari, in a letter to Shiraz Friday prayer leader, defends his viewpoints on freedom of thought and speech.
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