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2021-06-04 16:27
Iran stronger than ever: Leader
TEHRAN - In a live televised speech on the anniversary of Imam Khomeini's demise, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei underlined the strength of the Islamic Republic of Iran, saying that the establishment got stronger by the day despite predictions on part of the enemies that it will collapse.
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2021-06-03 01:14
Leader’s support for Guardian Council ‘heartens us’: Jannati
TEHRAN - Guardian Council secretary Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati on Wednesday thanked Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for backing the Guardian Council, saying the Leader’s support has heartened the members of the vetting body.
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2021-05-25 21:05
Iran presidential lineup
TEHRAN – The Iranian Interior Ministry finally issued the much-awaited list of candidates who were found eligible to run for president, ending a wave of rumors and speculations over the potential array of candidates in the June presidential election.
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2021-05-25 13:42
Seven presidential candidates confirmed by Guardian Council
TEHRAN – Only seven presidential nominees have been found competent to run for the presidential post, Guardian Council spokesman Abbasali Kadkhodaei announced on Tuesday.
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2021-05-22 22:14
Campaigns forbidden before candidates are confirmed: Guardian Council
TEHRAN — The Guardian Council said on Saturday it is trying its best to announce the names of the qualified and disqualified candidates until May 27, stating that presidential candidates must not start campaigning before May 27.
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2021-05-09 17:45
Guardian Council clarifies criteria for presidential candidates
The Guardian Council has released the full text of the amendment to a measure that it has ratified in order to clarify the criteria and standards for defining the political and religious personalities and the qualities that determine the managerial characteristics and skillfulness of the candidates applying for the post of president.
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2021-05-05 22:04
Guardian Council mulling new criteria for presidential candidates
TEHRAN— In an attempt to separate out large numbers of people who nominate with very basic or no credentials, Iran's Guardian Council has revised the criteria for individuals intending to run as presidential candidates.
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2021-04-27 21:25
We will carefully examine the competence of presidential candidates, says Jannati
TEHRAN — Guardian Council Secretary Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati said on Monday that examination of presidential candidates to confirm their competence will take place with due care.
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2021-04-11 21:55
Election official announces upcoming election schedule
TEHRAN— In a radio interview on Sunday, Jamal Orf, the election headquarters chief, said that the registration of presidential candidates will be in person.
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2021-03-13 18:49
Guardian Council: Persons with military background can stand as candidates
TEHRAN - Abbas Ali Kadkhodaee, the spokesperson for Iran’s Guardian Council, confirmed on Saturday that persons with military background are entitled to run in elections, saying the performance of the oversight council shows this in the previous rounds of elections.
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2021-01-10 16:09
Presidential candidates' plans to come under spotlight after new bill
TEHRAN – A new bill ratified by the Parliament allows the Guardian Council to evaluate plans proposed by potential presidential candidates three months before the elections.
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2020-12-12 17:46
GC spokesman to Pompeo: Iran not like U.S. regional minions
TEHRAN — Guardian Council spokesman Abbas Ali Kadkhodaei has censured U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over interfering in Iran’s domestic affairs, saying Iran is not like the United States’ minions in the region.
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2020-11-01 22:12
Ahmad Khatami replaces Ayatollah Yazdi in Guardian Council
TEHRAN – In a decree issued on Sunday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appointed Hojatoleslam Ahmad Khatami as a member of the Guardian Council.
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2020-10-10 22:32
Women can register as presidential candidates: Guardian Council
TEHRAN – Guardian Council spokesman Abbas Ali Kadkhodaei said on Saturday that women can also register to run for the president in Iran.
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2020-09-25 18:22
Tehran slams report on Iran human rights as ‘custom-tailored’
TEHRAN — Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has rejected a recent report published by the Guardian newspaper, saying it is quite clear why such “custom-tailored reports” try to blackwash the situation of human rights in Iran, especially at this juncture.
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2020-08-24 15:45
Iran’s presidential elections to be held on June 18
TEHRAN — Iran’s next presidential elections will be held on June 18, 2021, according to the deputy interior minister in charge of elections.
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2020-08-18 23:30
By Ali A. JenabZadeh and Mohammad Mazhari
Reciprocal response to U.S. intercept of Iranian aircraft doesn’t mean similar act: Kadkhodaei
Guardian Council spokesman says U.S. intercept of Mahan airliner over Syria is aerial terrorism
TEHRAN - After the U.S. fighter jets intercepted a Mahan Air flight over Syria on July 23, Guardian Council spokesman Abbasali Kadkhodaei published a post on his Twitter account saying that "Iran should legally pursue the U.S. for the harassment”.
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2020-08-03 18:28
Ayatollah Jannati slams Riyadh for atrocities in Yemen
TEHRAN — Chief of the Guardian Council Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati has condemned Saudi Arabia for its crimes in Yemen.
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2020-07-15 18:25
Iran says U.S. sanctions on Guardian Council run counter to democracy
TEHRAN — Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has denounced U.S. sanctions on Iran’s Guardian Council, saying sanctions on the election watchdog body are against democracy.
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2020-06-07 18:48
Guardian Council approves bill to support children’s rights
TEHRAN – The watchdog Guardian Council approves a bill to support the rights of children and teenagers.
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2020-04-27 19:00
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.
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2020-03-15 19:37
Iran’s Guardian Council urges India to revoke discriminatory law against Muslims
TEHRAN - Hadi Tahan Nazif, a member of Iran’s Guardian Council, has urged the Indian government to annul a discriminatory law against the Muslims.
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2020-02-21 18:40
‘Sanctions on Guardian Council members is an honor’
TEHRAN – The Guardian Council is honored that its members are being sanctioned by the United States, a member of the council said on Friday.
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2020-02-21 15:58
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.
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2020-02-19 18:45
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.
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2020-02-01 20:30
Nearly 2000 more candidates eligible to run for parliament
TEHRAN – Guardian Council spokesman Abbas Ali Kadkhodaei said on Saturday that number of candidates eligible to contest the parliamentary elections may increase, announcing that the competence of nearly 2000 more candidates have been confirmed by the council.
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2020-01-15 18:44
Majlis approves handicrafts are VAT-exempt
TEHRAN – The Iranian parliament (Majlis) on Tuesday approved a bill to exempt craftspeople and handicraft producers from paying value-added tax (VAT).
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2020-01-15 18:43
Parliamentary candidates’ vetting not final: Jannati
TEHRAN — Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati, head of the Guardian Council, said on Wednesday that the vetting of parliamentary candidates are not final and they can file complaints.
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2020-01-13 21:43
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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2019-12-25 20:11
Jannati: Guardian Council carefully studying parliamentary candidates’ records
TEHRAN — The Guardian Council is investigating the qualifications of the parliamentary candidates as well as their complaints with due care, the Guardian Council chief said on Wednesday.
