Mohsen Rezaee says politicizing FATF and pressing Expediency Council to approve it are ‘suspicious’

Palermo and CFT are extremely dangerous, says Expediency Council chief Amoli Larijani

TEHRAN — Chairman of the Expediency Council Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani has said accession to Palermo Convention and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) is extremely dangerous for Iran’s national security.

Judiciary confirms arrest of Akbar Tabari

TEHRAN – Judiciary spokesman Gholam Hossein Esmaili on Tuesday confirmed reports on the arrest of Akbar Tabari, a deputy to former Judiciary chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani.

Leader reinstates two Guardian Council theologians, names new one

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has extended the tenure of two members of the Guardian Council for another six years.

Amoli Larijani donates $6,000 for prisoners’ cause

TEHRAN – Chairman of the Expediency Council Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani has donated 200 million rials (nearly $6,000) for the release of those imprisoned for committing unintentional crimes.

Amoli Larijani says Iran’s patience doesn’t signify weakness

TEHRAN – Chairman of the Iran’s Expediency Council says the U.S. must realize that the Islamic Republic is stable and powerful, and its compliance with the JCPOA does not mean that it is weak.

Ayatollah Khamenei appoints Iran's new Judiciary chief

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed veteran judicial official, Hojjatoleslam Ebrahim Raeisi, as new head of Iran’s Judiciary.

New Judiciary chief to be named within days: Amoli Larijani

TEHRAN – Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani said on Monday that he had asked Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to appoint the new head for the Judiciary sooner than expected.

Senior officials highlight Leader’s roadmap for future

TEHRAN – Heads of the three branches of government on Sunday highlighted the need to fully implement the recent guidelines issued by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the second phase of the revolution and ways to move forward.

Iran to pardon 50,000 prisoners on Revolution anniversary

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic will pardon or commute prison terms of fifty thousand inmates on the fortieth anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, Iran’s top judge announced on Monday.

Top judge: ‘The Islamic Republic introduced a new model of democracy’

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic has introduced a new model of democracy to the world, Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani has said, days before the anniversary of the 40th victory of the Islamic Revolution.

Judiciary issues instruction on the need to observe public rights

TEHRAN – Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani has issued an instruction on “supervision and observance of public rights”, which includes 16 articles and 8 notes.

By Mehdi Sepahvand

Mass clemency awaiting inmates on revolution anniversary 

TEHRAN – Iran’s top judge says Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei is going to grant amnesty to a large number of prisoners on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Islamic revolution.

Qom seminary elites warn against joining FATF

TEHRAN – A number of Qom seminary elites wrote a letter to Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani, the chairman of the Expediency Council, warning that Iran’s accession to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will lead to the enemies’ complete dominance over Iran’s banking system.

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.

Judiciary chief tells students, workers not to be ‘ladders’ for enemies

TEHRAN – The head of Iran’s Judiciary on Monday cautioned protesting students and workers against serving as “ladders” for enemies of the Islamic Republic.

Leader names Amoli Larijani as Expediency Council chief

TEHRAN – In a decree issues on Sunday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has appointed Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani as chairman of the Expediency Council and a member of the Guardian Council’s jurists.

Iran's Judiciary: West's double-standards revealed in reaction to French riots

TEHRAN – Iran's Judiciary chief has blasted the Western states for their double-standard approach to police violence against demonstrators in France’s ongoing riots.

No one in prison because of dual nationality

TEHRAN – No one is imprisoned in Iran just because of his or her dual nationality, Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani said on Monday, stressing that the UK foreign secretary is in no position to warn the Islamic Republic over the issue.

Western claims of support for human rights are an ‘absolute lie’

TEHRAN - Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani said on Monday that the U.S. backs various coalitions in the Middle East region to simply help the survival of the Zionist regime.

By Mohammad Homaeefar

Rouhani backs Zarif over money laundering remarks

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday defended the recent remarks made by Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif about money laundering, saying not just Iran but the entire world is suffering from money laundering.

‘Colonists seeking to split up Muslim states’

TEHRAN – Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani on Monday emphasized the importance of unity within the Islamic Ummah, saying Muslims should focus on their commonalities to strengthen unity and counter the enemies.

Judiciary chief: No red lines in dealing with economy disruptors

TEHRAN – Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani said on Wednesday that there are no red lines in dealing with economy disruptors, promising that those opportunists who are misusing the current economic situation will face severe punishment, ISNA reported.

Judiciary: 120 individuals in custody for corruption

TEHRAN – Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani said on Monday that 120 individuals are in custody as the Judiciary ramps up efforts to fight corruption, ISNA reported.

Leader agrees to special courts on financial crimes

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Saturday agreed to a request by the judiciary chief to set up special courts to swiftly deal with financial crimes.

Iran slams Western use of human rights as tool

TEHRAN - Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani said on Sunday that the West has an “inhumane” approach toward the issue of human rights, saying the West is using the issue as a tool.

Iranian Judiciary vows to come hard on currency manipulators

TEHRAN – Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani said on Monday that some of the individuals behind the recent turmoil in the foreign currency and gold coin markets are accused of “spreading corruption on earth”, a term used to describe capital crimes within the Islamic Republic’s judicial system.

Industry Ministry officials summoned over car import violations

TEHRAN – Judiciary Chief Sadeq Amoli Larijani said on Monday that some officials from the Industry Ministry have been detained, summoned or barred from leaving the country due to issues concerning violations in import of cars.

Rouhani: The policy U.S. has taken toward Iran and the entire world cannot last

TEHRAN - President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that Iran will continue its economic relations with the rest of the world despite sanctions by the United States, assuring that the Iranian nation and government will defeat the sanctions by standing together.

Senior officials hold meeting on economic issues as U.S. sanctions loom

TEHRAN – The Supreme Council for Economic Coordination held its fourth meeting on Saturday at the seat of the president to mull ways to counter the looming U.S. sanctions against Iran.

The three top Iranian officials mull ways to counter U.S. economic threats

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani, Judiciary Chief Sadeq Amoli Larijani and Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani met on Saturday to study the country’s economic situation and draw up plans to counter threats posed by the U.S. against the Iranian economy.