History of Iran (newspaper) in Timeline

Iran is a Persian-language daily newspaper and the official publication of the Iranian government. It serves as a key media outlet for disseminating government news and perspectives within Iran.

1995: Iran Newspaper Launched

In 1995, the newspaper Iran was launched. It is owned and published by the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).

May 2006: Iran Newspaper Closed Down

In May 2006, Iran newspaper was closed down by the Press Supervisory Board after publishing a caricature deemed "divisive and provocative", mocking Azeris, leading to the arrest of the artist and editor-in-chief.

2007: Iran Network Website Operational

In 2007, the Iran Network Website, owned by the Iranian Cultural and Press Institute, became operational.

August 2011: Khatoon's Special Issue Controversy

In August 2011, the publication of a 258-page special issue of the Iran newspaper called "Vijehnameh Khatoon 1" led to accusations of questioning the Islamic veil.

November 20, 2011: Press conference held at Iran newspaper's office

On November 20, 2011, after Ali Akbar Javanfekr was sentenced to one year in prison, she held a press conference at the Iran newspaper's office, repeating her statements and protesting the verdict.

June 2013: Iran Newspaper Banned Again

In June 2013, the Iran newspaper was banned again for six months by an Iranian court due to an alleged false report.

2013: Iran Network Website Ceases Operations

At the end of 2013, the Iran Network Website, which had been operating since 2007, ceased operations.

2013: Appointment of Mohammad Taqi Roghaniha

Following the 2013 presidential election, Mohammad Taqi Roghaniha, CEO of Iran Cultural and Press Institute (ICPI), was appointed manager of the Iran daily.