Free speech under U.S. regime equals blocking other countries’ media: Guardian Council

TEHRAN — Guardian Council spokesman Abassali Kadkhodaei has censured the United States’ blocking of some Iranian media outlets while seemingly championing free speech.

No major election violation reported: Guardian Council 

TEHRAN - The spokesman for the Guardian Council said on Friday afternoon that none of the constituencies across the country reported any major violation of election across the country. 

Guardian Council predicts good election turnout

TEHRAN — Abbasali Kadkhodaei, the spokesman for the Guardian Council, has predicted a good turnout at the Friday parliamentary polls, saying the average participation of people in previous elections has not been below 50 percent.

Guardian Council: U.S. elections merely façade of democracy

TEHRAN — Abbasali Kadkhodaei, the spokesman for the Guardian Council, said on Monday that elections in the United States are just a façade of democracy.

Guardian Council releases list of candidates eligible to run for parliament

TEHRAN – The Guardian Council released on Sunday the list of candidates who are considered competent to run for parliamentary elections.

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Iran listens to peaceful protesters, but responds to vandalism: Kadkhodaei

Abbasali Kadkhodaei, the spokesman for the Guardian Council, has said that Iran has always listened to peaceful protesters, but when there are vandalism security forces take action and respond.

Candidates not disqualified for criticizing Leader: Guardian Council

TEHRAN — The Guardian Council would not dismiss as ineligible the candidates who have criticized the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the council’s spokesman Abbasali Kadkhodaei said on Saturday. 

Guardian Council: People entitled to oppose executive decisions

TEHRAN – The spokesman for the Guardian Council of the Constitution said that opposing executive decisions is an inevitable right of the people, but stressed that public properties should not be damaged in the protests. 

‘Exiting JCPOA would punish Washington’

TEHRAN – Abbasali Kadkhodaei, the spokesman for the Guardian Council, says pulling out of the 2015 nuclear pact would “punish” the United States.

Guardian Council says it has done its job regarding Palermo bill

TEHRAN – The Guardian Council has done its job with regard to the Palermo bill, Abbasali Kadkhodaei, the spokesman for the council, said on Wednesday. 

‘Trump has problem with Iran’s development’

TEHRAN - Abbasali Kadkhodaei, the spokesman for the Guardian Council, has said that U.S. President Donald Trump has problems with the economic development in Iran.

First session of legislation-making provisions held

TEHRAN – First meeting of studying provisions of legislation-making process which was declared by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei was held on Saturday.

Kadkhodaei: Seizure of Iran’s assets in Canada is an example of ‘economic terrorism’

TEHRAN – Abbasali Kadkhodaei, the spokesman for the Guardian Council, has described the recent move by Canada to sell $30 million worth of Iranian assets as a blatant example of “state-run economic terrorism.”

Guardian Council says won’t be affected by pressure

TEHRAN – The Guardian Council will not be influenced by pressures when vetting candidates for the 2020 parliamentary elections, its spokesman said on Saturday.

Britain resorting to ‘judicial piracy’: Kadkhodaei

TEHRAN – Abbasali Kadkhodaei, a legal expert who acts as spokesman for the Guardian Council, says the British government has resorted to “judicial piracy” after its recent act of maritime piracy.

Kadkhodaei re-elected as the council’s spokesman

Jannati retains post as Guardian Council chief

TEHRAN – Members of the Guardian Council on Wednesday re-elected Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati as the council’s secretary, Mehr reported.

Britain still pursuing ‘policy of piracy’, Iran’s Kadkhodaei says

TEHRAN – Abbasali Kadkhodaei, spokesman of the Guardian Council, has said the seizure of a tanker carrying Iranian oil by Britain shows that the country is still pursuing its policy of piracy.

Guardian Council says ready to hold electronic elections

TEHRAN – The Guardian Council is prepared to hold electronic elections, its spokesman Abbasali Kadkhodaei said on Saturday.

Celebrity invited to oversee election process

TEHRAN – The Guardian Council has invited an Iranian celebrity to oversee the election process during the upcoming elections as a means to help transparency.

‘There will be no war due to Iran’s power’

TEHRAN – Abbasali Kadkhodaei, spokesman of the Guardian Council, has said there will be no war between Iran and the United States because Iran is much stronger than before.

Amendment to election law could go into force in next election: Kadkhodaei

TEHRAN – Abbasali Kadkhodaei, spokesman of the Guardian Council, has said the amendment to Iran’s election law could be implemented in the next elections provided that the parliament addresses the faults found in it by the council.

Guardian Council neutral on provincial parliamentary polls

TEHRAN - The Guardian Council neither supports nor opposes parliamentary elections at provincial level, its spokesman Abbasali Kadkhodaei has said.

Guardian Council ratifies bill in support of IRGC

TEHRAN – The Guardian Council on Wednesday ratified the double-urgency bill to bolster the status of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in the face of U.S. moves, IRNA reported.

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Decision on Palermo postponed to next calendar year

Rezaee says Expediency Council’s decision on Palermo is dependent on FATF and Europe’s conduct

TEHRAN – A member of the Expediency Council said on Saturday that the fate of the bill on UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, also known as Palermo Convention, was not decided during the council’s meeting which was held earlier in the day.

Anti-money laundering bill of amendment past Expediency Council

TEHRAN - The Expediency Council on Saturday endorsed a bill of amendment to the anti-money laundering law, a council member announced.

Majlis opposes bill on increasing marriage age  

TEHRAN — Majlis [Iranian parliament] has voted against a bill on increasing marriage age, the minimum age at which a person is allowed by law to marry, Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday. 

Zarif, Kadkhodaei, Joneydi discuss CFT bill

TEHRAN – The Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy hosted a meeting attended by the country’s top officials on Monday night on the CFT bill, chairman of the committee said on Tuesday.

Guardian Council: Reforming electoral law is essential

TEHRAN – Abbasali Kadkhodaei, spokesman for the Guardian Council, said on Monday that reforming the electoral law is an “undeniable necessity”.

Guardian Council reviews accession to Palermo Convention

TEHRAN – Abbasali Kadkhodaei, spokesman of the Guardian Council, has said that that the council is set to review the bills on Iran’s accession to the Palermo Convention and amending the anti-money laundering law on Wednesday.

Time to say goodbye to retired managers

TEHRAN – The plan to ban employment of the retired managers is scheduled to be implemented in two months.