Raeesi Replaces Larijani as New Judiciary Chief
TEHRAN - Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei in a decree issued on Thursday named Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raeesi as the new head of Iran's Judiciary.
Iran Not to Give in to U.S. Pressures
TEHRAN - president Hassan Rouhani praised the nation for achieving great victories in the face of the U.S. over the past year, stressing that the Islamic Republic will never surrender to enemies or back off from safeguarding its independence and democracy.
Iran Criticizes EU Performance on JCPOA
TEHRAN - Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs has said European countries should take practical steps to protect the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Leader Advises Gov’t Not to Waste Time With Europe
TEHRAN - Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution said that the Iranian government should not rely on European countries' proposed packages for solving internal economic problems.
Fourth Time Unlucky for Majlis Lawmakers
TEHRAN – Majlis lawmakers yesterday made some controversial decisions which can limit lawmakers from running in the upcoming election.
No Fear of Holding Referendum
TEHRAN – Spokesman to the Guardian Council says nobody fears holding referendum on the FATF-related bills but as long as all official bodies are doing their own jobs, holding the referendum is not necessary.
Zarif Calls for Making Culture of Nowruz Global
TEHRAN - Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on New Delhi and Islamabad to learn from the peaceful nature of Nowruz, which is celebrated in India and Pakistan, and set aside their differences, as there is no room for violence in the culture of Persian New Year celebrations.
Armenian PM in Tehran to Cement Ties
TEHRAN – Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan yesterday in Tehran met high-ranking Iranian officials to cement mutual relations especially economic ties. IRAN NEWS NATIONAL President Hassan Rouhani, in meeting with the Armenian Prime Minister, expressed Iran’s readiness to increase the volume of gas exports to Armenia. He made the remarks in a joint press conference […]