Ex-Tehran mayor pardoned for murdering his wife
Tehran Times – Mohammad Ali Najafi, a former mayor of Tehran, has been pardoned for killing his wife, Mitra Ostad. Mitra Ostad…
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Ex-Tehran mayor sentenced to death for wife’s murder
Tasnim – Mohammad Ali Najafi, a former Iranian vice president and mayor of Tehran, was sentenced to death for killing his wife,…
Iranians shocked as former Tehran mayor confesses to killing wife
Al-Monitor – Mitra Ostad, the second wife of former politician Mohammad Ali Najafi, was found dead in her northwest Tehran flat around…
Former mayor surrenders after allegedly shooting his wife
Radio Farda – In a major development local news agencies in Iran are reporting that the head of the Criminal Prosecutors Office…
Wife of Iran presidential adviser shot dead at home
AP — A semi-official news agency in Iran says a wife of an adviser to President Hassan Rouhani has been shot and…
Tehran set for yet another mayor amid reformist infighting
Al-Monitor | Saeid Jafari: Members of the Tehran City Council will soon be choosing the Iranian capital’s third mayor in less than…
Tehran mayor quits after claims he was threatened with arrest
Bourse and Bazaar | AFP: Tehran’s reformist mayor was replaced on Tuesday following claims he was threatened with arrest if he did…
City Council accepts Mayor Najafi’s 2nd resignation
MNA – After an expert-level session, councilors at Tehran City Council (TCC) finally agreed with the second resignation of Tehran’s Mayor Mohammad…
Iran’s coverage: UK’s debt payment to Iran, Zaghari’s case completely unrelated: Spokesman
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Spokesman: Britain’s debt payment to Iran, Zaghari’s case completely unrelated Foreign Ministry…
City Council votes against Najafi’s resignation
MNA – City Council members on Sun. rejected the resignation submitted by Tehran’s mayor Mohammad Ali Najafi over ‘ill health’ and voted…
Iranian media abuzz over sudden Tehran mayor resignation
Al-Monitor- On March 14, Iranians woke up to a surprising piece of news: Tehran’s mayor, prominent Reformist Mohammad Ali Najafi, who was…
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on March 15
IFP – IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, March 15, and picked headlines from…
Tehran mayor resigns: City Council member
IRNA – A member of the Tehran City Council confirmed on Wednesday that the mayor of Iran’s capital has resigned. ‘[Tehran Mayor]…
Office building still ablaze in downtown Tehran, likely to collapse
MNA – An eight-storey office building on Valiasr St. downtown Tehran is still ablaze and there is a possibility for the collapse…
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 5
Iran Front Page- IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, February 5, and picked headlines…
Iran’s coverage: Iran state TV says authorities temporarily block Instagram, Telegram to ‘maintain peace’ amid protests
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Iran state TV says Instagram, Telegram blocked Iran state TV is reporting…
Mayor reports minor damage to public property in Tehran protests
Tasnim – Mayor of Tehran expressed regret for disruption to traffic in parts of Tehran in the wake of the recent protest…
Over 100 major projects planned in Tehran for foreign investors: Mayor
Tasnim – Tehran Mayor Mohammad Ali Najafi highlighted efforts to attract foreign investments to develop the Iranian capital, saying more than 100…
New reformist Tehran mayor inherits old problems
Al-Monitor | Saeid Jafari: Less than two months into his tenure as the new mayor of Tehran, Mohammad Ali Najafi is already facing serious…
Photos: Iranian sculpture, painting museum reopened after over 15 years
IFP- A contemporary sculpture and painting museum was reopened in Tehran on Tuesday (September 5) after over 15 years of being closed.…
Tehran has a new mayor
IRNA – Interior Minister Abderreza Rahmani-Fazli on Sunday issued decree of Mohammad Ali Najafi as Tehran new mayor, said spokesman of the…
Najafi elected Tehran mayor
Tasnim – New members of the City Council of Tehran elected Mohammad Ali Najafi as the mayor of the metropolis by a…
Incoming City Council elects Najafi as Tehran mayor
Tasnim – The new members of the City Council of Tehran on Thursday singled out Mohammad Ali Najafi as the final pick…
Adviser: Rouhani undecided about second-term run
Tasnim– An adviser to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said he has not still made a final decision as to whether he would…
Iran, Azerbaijan railways to be connected
Rasht, Gilan Prov., Sept 17, IRNA – Governor General of Gilan Mohammad-Ali Najafi said on Wednesday that Azerbaijan Republic has announced readiness…
Iran’s coverage: Iran’s FM Zarif to go to Parl. to respond to MPs on Tue.
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Zarif to go to Parl. to respond to MPs on Tue. Deputy…
Chinese, Russian private sector to invest in Rasht-Astara railway
Rasht, Gilan Prov., Jan 4, IRNA – Governor General of Gilan Province, Mohammad-Ali Najafi, said on Sunday that Chinese and Russian businessmen…
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 27
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has…
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 23
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has…
Science Ministry caretaker reinstated by Leader
Tehran, Nov 22, IRNA – Caretaker of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology Mohammad Ali Najafi said on Saturday that he…
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 17
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 25 of them. IFP has…
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 13
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 28 of them. IFP has…
Iran, China to develop scientific, technological cooperation
Tehran, Oct 25, IRNA – Caretaker of Ministry of Science, Research and Technology Mohammad Ali Najafi and Chinese Vice Minister of Education…
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct. 22
IFP has flipped through the front pages of the Iranian dailies on Wednesday and picked headlines from 18 of them. The passing…
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct. 1
Iranian newspapers on October 1st hailed the strong showing of Iranian athletes in the Asian Games which makes the likelihood of Iran claiming…
Iran, Germany review expansion of scientific cooperation
Tehran, Sept 14, IRNA – Academic officials from Iran and Germany, in a meeting on Sunday, explored ways to expand bilateral cooperation…
Iran’s coverage: Iran Majlis unseats science minister in impeachment vote
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Parl. gives no-confidence vote to Faraji Dana Iranian parliament held impeachment session…
Najafi appointed caretaker science minister
Tehran, August 20, IRNA – President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday appointed Mohammad Ali Najafi as caretaker minister of science, research and technology.…
Gov’t adopts plan to lead Iran out of recession
TEHRAN August 9 (Shana)–President Hassan Rouhani’s administration has adopted a plan to lead Iran’s economy out of stagnation, a presidential advisor said.…
Iran’s coverage: Iran rejects reports on naming new envoy to UN
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Iran denies report on naming new UN envoy Head of the…