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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.

Incidents

Health minister comments on victims of recent acid attacks

Emad Askarieh -
The Iranian health minister says government supports the victims of recent acid attacks in Isfahan.
Hard News

Rouhani orders arrests of culprits behind acid attacks

Emad Askarieh -
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has instructed three ministries to step up efforts to find culprits behind recent acid attacks in the central city of Isfahan amid national outrage over the inhumane assaults.
Hard News

Iranians remember late cleric; Leader leads memorial prayers

Emad Askarieh -
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei leads memorial prayers for the late prominent cleric, Ayatollah Mohammad Reza Mahdavi Kani.
Hard News

Senior cleric passes away in hospital

Emad Askarieh -
Ayatollah Mahdavi Kani, the chairman of the Assembly of Experts in a coma since early June, has passed away.
Hard News

Leader extols deceased cleric for revolutionary track record

Emad Askarieh -
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has heaped praise on deceased senior cleric, Ayatollah Mohammad Reza Mahdavi Kani, who headed Iran’s Assembly of Experts for three years.
Local

Propagation of extremist Shiism is backed by the US: Leader’s Advisor

Emad Askarieh -
The Leader's IRGC representative says Wahhabism, a secular version of Islam promoted by Turkey and extremist Shiism are the kinds of Islam the US supports.
Local

A society which allows a blemish on human dignity is not Islamic

Emad Askarieh -
The late Imam Khomeini’s grandson says a society in which human dignity is disrespected is by no means Islamic.
Local

Imam Ali can serve as a model to unite Shias and Sunnis

Emad Askarieh -
Ali-style justice and governance along with his lifestyle can be used as a paradigm in the face of plots to stoke divisions in the world of Islam.
Local

Iran opens first Islamic Awakening House

Emad Askarieh -
Speaker Larijani said Islamic Awakening movement may face obstacles in its way, but it keeps moving forward.
Hard News

World recognizes Iran’s nuclear rights, deal is certain: Rouhani

Emad Askarieh -
The Iranian president says conclusion of a nuclear deal with the world powers is a sure thing.
Hard News

President Rouhani to talk to people live on TV program

Emad Askarieh -
President Hassan Rouhani will talk to people live on a TV program on Monday night.
Local

Interests of the establishment are all that matters to the Expediency Council

Emad Askarieh -
The chairman of the Expediency Council says the decisions of the council are meant to serve the interests of the country.
Local

War combatants have not been seen: War veteran

Emad Askarieh -
The unsung heroes of the Sacred Defense reminisce about the days when a national sentiment of selflessness was popular.
Healthcare

Some 2,000 medics can serve their military service in the healthcare sector

Emad Askarieh -
The Health Minister says medical students are allowed to do their military service in the healthcare sector.
Hard News

Top cleric blasts Cameron anti-Iran remarks

Emad Askarieh -
Iran's top cleric has rejected as “sheer lies” recent anti-Iran remarks by British Prime Minister David Cameron at the UN General Assembly
Hard News

Aviation official blames excessive load for Iran-140 crash

Emad Askarieh -
The Crash Investigation Committee releases a report about the probable cause of Iran-140 accident in August.
Local

I disagree with blocking social networks

Emad Askarieh -
Iran’s police chief says he disapproves of blocking social networking websites.
Hard News

Iran said “No” to powers’ bullying in 8-year war

Emad Askarieh -
The Supreme Leader says Iran’s defense during the Iraqi-imposed war was a strong “No” to bullying powers.
Local

My father is bracing for upcoming legislative elections: Mohsen Rafsanjani

Emad Askarieh -
Will Hashemi unite with reformists in upcoming parliamentary elections?
Local

Even a review of presidential pledges may sound sweet

Emad Askarieh -
A closer look at the promises candidate Rouhani and later President Rouhani have made.
Local

What is extremism?

Abdullah Ganji -
A political analyst shares his thoughts about extremism and how it should be detected.
Government

President describes containment of inflation as quite an achievement

Emad Askarieh -
President Rouhani says Iran’s economy is out of recession and a once runaway inflation is under control.
Local

Islam promotes compassion rather than violence

Emad Askarieh -
A former president says that Iranians, inspired by the Muslim faith, are all for friendship and compassion rather than violence.
Local

Enforcers of morality laws on motorbikes need permission to hit the streets

Emad Askarieh -
An official at Tehran governor’s office says the government not individuals should enforce the laws.
Editor's Choice

During impeachment there was no disrespect for science minister

Emad Askarieh -
A principlist MP says impeachment of the science minister was standard procedure and President Rouhani’s choice of replacement is not viewed as an act of defiance.
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