The head of Iran’s expediency council says that while he supports Hassan Rohani, the president made campaign promises about political and social liberties that go beyond the limits of his executive power. In an interview published in the Aftob daily on Saturday March 14, Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani said: “Political issues and freedoms are not […]
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Rohani reportedly ordered review of house arrests
Opposition website Saham News reports that Hassan Rohani has ordered a review of the house arrest of the leaders of the Green Movement in the next session of the Supreme Council of National Security. The report indicates that President Rohani announced in the last session that the house arrest of Mehdi Karroubi, MirHosein Mousavi […]
Rohani promotes popular votes on policy direction
Iranian President Hassan Rohani says it is time to implement the constitutional provision for referendums on economic, social, political and cultural matters. At the Iranian Economy Conference, Rohani said: “For once, we need to put a matter of importance that affects everyone’s lives to a referendum.” Rather than calling on Parliament to vote on […]
Rohani leads cheer for resolution of nuclear talks
As the Iranian and 5+1 delegations move into the second day of nuclear talks in Vienna, President Rohani said after a meeting with the heads of Parliament and the Judiciary that as long as there is “a political will and no excessive demands, everything is in place to reach an agreement.” Following a meeting […]
Rohani lauds new transparency rules for government spending
President Hassan Rohani’s communications adviser announced that blocking cellphone social networking websites has not been approved, adding that on Wednesday November 12, cabinet adopted new regulations to allow free access to information regarding government spending. President Rohani referred to the new regulations, saying: “In a democratic system, the public has the right to be […]
Rohani assigns ministries to solve acid-throwing problem
President Rohani expressed serious concern regarding incidents of acid throwing in Isfahan, ordering the ministries of the interior, intelligence and justice to identify the perpetrators and keep citizens safe. IRNA reports that a cabinet meeting on Thursday October 23 culminated with an announcement of the president’s mission for the three ministries. Massoumeh […]
Rohani lauds government’s performance
President Hassan Rohani marked the end of Government Week in Iran with a speech commending the achievements of his government, specifically in the fields of the economy, agriculture, the environment and foreign policy. The Iranian president detailed how his government has managed to rein in inflation within one year and transform an economy that […]
Rohani vows steady course despite minister’s removal
Iranian President Hassan Rohani gave a speech on Saturday in which he referred to Parliament’s removal of his science minister, Reza Farajidana, saying: “Changing one person will not change the direction of the administration.” The Rohani administration won power last August with a platform of moderation and more progressive policies. The Mehr News Agency […]
Rohani slams predecessor’s oil policies
Iranian president Hassan Rohani accused his predecessor Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of having “a lack of wisdom” and said: “Under the pretext of circumventing sanctions, they gave the oil away to those who took it away for themselves and in effect circumvented the Iranian people.” ISNA reports that in a speech in Chahar Mahal Bakhtiari on […]
Rohani calls for answers on banning of women from stadium
According to Radio Zamaneh, Iranian President Hassan Rohani has called on his Minister of Sports and his head of women’s affairs to find out why Iranian women were barred from entering a stadium to watch the volleyball match between Iran and Brazil. The Mehr News Agency reports that women’s affairs chief Shahindokht Molaverdi said: […]