Fourth Time Unlucky for Majlis Lawmakers
TEHRAN – Majlis lawmakers yesterday made some controversial decisions which can limit lawmakers from running in the upcoming election.
Leader’s statement on 2nd phase of Islamic Revolution a ‘cornerstone for policy makings’
Expediency Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei highlighted that the Leader’s statement on the second phase of the Islamic Revolution is one of the main strategic documents of the country, which should be used as a base for determining general policies.
Iran needs no permission to develop missiles
The Islamic Republic of Iran does not need any countries’ permission to develop missiles and to defend the country, said Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Rear Admiral.
Flood claims lives of two border guards in SE Iran
Bodies of the two Iranian border guards trapped in flood in Mirjaveh, southeast of the country were found.
Supporting anti-Iran sanctions violates spirit of Islamic unity: diplomat
Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Gholamhossein Dehghani noted that Organization of Islamic Cooperation was established to enhance unity among Islamic countries.
Iranian parliament finishes reviewing 1398 budget bill
The lawmakers in the Iranian parliament finished reviewing the budget bill for the next fiscal year of 1398, which will begin almost 20 days later.
No one can affect Iran’s sovereignty over its trio islands in Persian Gulf
Tehran has called on the UAE to abandon divisive and sectarian claims over the trio islands of Abu Musa, Greater and Lesser Tunbs in the Persian Gulf, saying such baseless claims will never affect Iran’s sovereignty and rule over its islands.
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.
Palermo, CFT review postponed to next Iranian year
The Expediency Council’s Saturday meeting on joining the UN Convention on Transnational Crime (Palermo bill) ended without conclusion, leaving the fate of the bill unknown till the next Iranian year (starting in March 21), a member of the council said.
MoD to review defense plan based on Leader’s roadmap for 2nd phase of Revolution
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said on Fri. that Islamic Republic of Iran will examine the defense plan according to Leader's detailed statement dubbed "The Second Phase of Islamic Revolution" on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Islamic Revolution.