Judiciary chief fields presidential candidacy, says opposed to corruption, incompetence

TEHRAN – Judiciary chief Ebrahim Raisi, who registered on Saturday to contest the post of president, said his nomination as a candidate does not negate the candidacy of others.

Raisi is principlists’ favorite presidential candidate, unity council spokesman says 

TEHRAN – Manouchehr Mottaki, the spokesman for the unity council of principlists, declared talks with potential presidential candidates on Monday.

Qalibaf doesn’t intend to run for president as possibility of Raisi candidacy rises: MP

TEHRAN - Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf does not intend to run in the June presidential election because there is possibility of a candidacy by Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi, a lawmaker close to Qalibaf announced on Friday.

Raisi suggests prison inspection between Iran and the West

TEHRAN - Ayatollah Ebrahim Raisi, the head of the Iranian Judiciary, has suggested that if Western countries are sincere in their respect for human rights they can open their prisons for inspection by Iran and in that situation Iran will be ready to open its prisons to them.

Clerical association declares support for Raisi presidential candidacy

TEHRAN - The Combatant Clergy Association will support the candidacy of Ebrahim Raisi for the 2021 presidential election without any hesitation, the association spokesman Gholam Reza Mesbahi Moghadam says, ISNA reported on Sunday.

Iran’s Judiciary chief to visit Iraq on Monday

TEHRAN –Iran’s Judiciary chief Ayatollah Seyed Ibrahim Raisi will pay a two-day visit to Iraq to sign a number of memoranda of understanding, Iraq’s Judiciary said in a statement on Sunday.

Judicial officials visit Imam Khomeini shrine to renew loyalty to ideals of Islamic Revolution

Top judicial officials, including top judge Ebrahim Raisi, visited the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini, to renew their allegiance to the ideals of the Islamic Revolution. The visit took place as Iran is celebrating the 42nd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. This year’s celebrations started on January 31 and will last until February 10.

Defending women’s rights a top priority: Iran’s Judiciary chief

TEHRAN - Ebrahim Raisi, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Judiciary, says, “We are obliged to defend women’s rights”.

Trump must be punished for Soleimani assassination: Judiciary chief

TEHRAN – Iran’s Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi has said the Islamic Republic will pursue the case of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani’s assassination until all perpetrators behind the U.S. attack that killed the top anti-terror general are punished, warning that the outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump must be punished for the act of terror.

Raisi calls U.S. clear example of ‘terrorist state’

TEHRAN — The United States is a clear example of a “terrorist state”, says Iranian Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi ahead of the first anniversary of the U.S. assassination of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani and Iraqi Popular Mobilization Unit deputy commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.

Judiciary says seriously pursuing the scientist’s assassination

TEHRAN — Deputy Attorney General Saeed Omrani has said Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi has ordered all judicial bodies to get involved in pursuing the case of Iranian nuclear scientist’s assassination.

Top judge criticizes ‘wrong signals’ to U.S.

TEHRAN — Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi has criticized “wrong signals” on the Iranian side toward the United States, saying the Iranian people are not weak in the face of Washington’s pressure.

Raisi urges support for brave, revolutionary managers

TEHRAN — Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi has urged support for courageous and revolutionary managers so that they thrive in the era of sanctions.

Whistleblowing is not necessarily fighting corruption, says Judiciary chief

TEHRAN – Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi has highlighted the need to fight corruption, saying that whistleblowing without presenting any evidence should not be regarded as part of the country’s fight against corruption.

Raisi suggests there’s no political solution to economic problems

Problems can be solved by people: Judiciary chief

TEHRAN — Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi has said the country’s problems can be solved by the capable hands of the Iranian nation.

Judiciary chief: Iran respects ‘genuine human rights’

TEHRAN — Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi says Iran regards “genuine human rights” as respectable, vowing that “we will not tolerate the slightest rights violations.”

Israel will perish according to God’s promise: Judiciary chief

TEHRAN — The Zionist regime will perish according to God’s promise, Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi said on Monday.

Rouhani, Ghalibaf, and Raisi hold talks on pressing issues 

TEHRAN – The heads of the executive, legislative and judicial powers, namely Hassan Rouhani, Ebrahim Raisi and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, met late on Sunday to hold talks on the most important issues facing the country in the light of harsh illegal sanctions. 

Raisi: U.S., Europe backing drug traffickers

TEHRAN – Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi has said the U.S. and European countries are supporting drug traffickers.

Parliament committee calls for extradition of MKO terrorists

TEHRAN - In letters addressed to Iran’s Foreign Ministry and Judiciary, Zohreh Elahian, the chairwoman of the Parliament’s Human Rights Committee, has called for extradition of members of Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) from European countries.

Raisi warns UAE of consequences of ‘treacherous deal’ with Israel

TEHRAN — Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi has slammed the recent agreement between the UAE and Israel, describing it as a treacherous move against Islam and the Palestinian cause.

U.S. plagued by injustice, gross human rights violations: Iran’s Judiciary chief

TEHRAN — Iranian Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi has said the United States is plagued by domestic injustice and gross human rights violations.

Amoli Larijani appreciates Leader’s support amid allegations

TEHRAN — Former Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani has expressed gratitude to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for his support in the midst of the Judiciary’s fight against corruption that has brought his former deputy and himself under the spotlight.

‘ICCIMA ready to implement judiciary’s constructive plans’

TEHRAN – Head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) says the chamber, as the consulting body of the government’s three branches, is ready to implement the judiciary’s plans for national development.

IRGC says ready to help Judiciary in corruption fight

TEHRAN — Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has voiced his forces’ readiness to help the Judiciary in ensuring security, fighting corruption, and punishing criminals.

President Rouhani to deliver speech at parliament’s opening ceremony

Iran’s new parliament to kick off on Wednesday

TEHRAN — The next 4-year term of the Iranian parliament is set to kick off in a ceremony on Wednesday, according to Tasnim.

Raisi highlights importance of Palestinian cause

TEHRAN — Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi has underlined the importance of the Palestinian cause and liberation of the holy city of Quds.

Judiciary chief, top officials allocate 20% of their salaries for coronavirus victims

TEHRAN — Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi has announced that senior Judiciary officials, including himself, will allocate 20 percent of their monthly salaries for three months to help those affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

Gaza is the world’s biggest prison, says Iran’s Judiciary chief

TEHRAN — Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi has described the Gaza Strip as the biggest prison in the whole world.