Abbasali Kadkhodai
عباسعلی کدخدایی
Senior advisor to the Guardian Council
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View Timeline →Amendment to Anti-Money Laundering Law Approved; CFT at the Guardian Council
The Expediency Discernment Council in Iran approved an amendment to the Anti-Money Laundering Law while the Guardian Council's objections to the CFT bill remain largely…
Rejection of the 'Anti-Money Laundering Law Amendment' Bill by the Guardian Council
The Guardian Council has rejected an amendment bill aimed at combating money laundering, citing conflicts with Islamic law and the Constitution. This bill is part…
Review of Palermo Bill Halted in Parliament Until Khamenei's 'Explicit' Opinion
The Iranian Parliament has paused the review of the Palermo bill until Supreme Leader Khamenei provides a clear opinion, reflecting ongoing tensions regarding FATF regulations.…
Guardian Council Spokesman: Contents of Hassan Rouhani's Letter to Jannati are Confidential
The Guardian Council's spokesman stated that the contents of a letter from President Hassan Rouhani to Ahmad Jannati regarding the approval of anti-money laundering bills…
Guardian Council Rejects Two Bills Related to Financial Action Task Force
The Guardian Council of Iran has rejected two key bills related to FATF regulations, including Iran's accession to the Palermo Convention and amendments to the…
Guardian Council Sets '11 New Conditions' for Presidential Candidates
The Guardian Council has established 11 new conditions for presidential candidates, emphasizing security backgrounds and managerial qualifications. This move follows directives from the Supreme Leader…
Response of Guardian Council Spokesman to Ahmadinejad's Allegation of 'Election Engineering'
Former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad accused the Guardian Council of engineering elections and called for immediate free elections without interference. In response, the Guardian Council's spokesman…
Guardian Council Spokesman: Parliament Should Comply in the Niknam Case
The Guardian Council spokesman criticized the Speaker of Parliament for opposing the cancellation of Zoroastrian member Sepanta Niknam's council membership, asserting that the council's decision…
Entry of Minorities Forbidden
The Guardian Council has ruled that Sepanta Niknam, a Zoroastrian member of the Yazd City Council, cannot hold office due to his religion, declaring the…
Ali Larijani: The Revocation of Sepanta Niknam's Membership from Yazd City Council is Unacceptable
Ali Larijani criticized the revocation of Sepanta Niknam's membership from the Yazd City Council, stating it is unacceptable and indicating that the issue will be…
The End of the Case of the Self-Directed
Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, expressed satisfaction with the resolution of a previous attack against him, stating that the main instigator has…
Guardian Council's Position on Total Contract: 'We Will Review It if Parliament Gets Involved'
The Guardian Council stated it will review the Total oil contract if Parliament intervenes. The contract has faced significant criticism from conservative factions and has…
Arrest Warrants Issued for Two Governors and Summons for Five Others Due to Electoral Crimes
The Tehran Prosecutor General announced the issuance of arrest warrants for two governors and the indictment of one governor due to electoral crimes, with several…
Submission of Names of Some Government Officials to the Judiciary in 'Election Violations Report'
The Guardian Council has submitted a report on election violations, including names of government officials, to the judiciary, with most complaints coming from the rival…
Why Do Women Politicians Not Enter Presidential Election Competitions?
The article discusses the lack of female candidates in Iran's presidential elections, highlighting the disqualification of notable women like Azam Taleghani and Rafat Bayat due…
Close Associate of Ahmadinejad: Revocation of His Candidacy Possible Only with a Governmental Decree
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's candidacy for the upcoming elections faces backlash from conservatives due to his disregard for the Supreme Leader's recommendation not to run. Ahmadinejad's associates…
Sadegh Larijani: Those Who Are Not Qualified Should Not Participate in Elections
Ayatollah Sadegh Larijani urged those who do not consider themselves qualified to refrain from running in the upcoming presidential elections, emphasizing adherence to constitutional guidelines.…
Guardian Council: Hassan Rouhani Must Be Reapproved for Next Term
The Guardian Council has stated that President Hassan Rouhani must be reapproved for the next term, emphasizing that his qualifications are limited to four years.…
Registration for City and Village Council Election Candidates Begins on Tuesday
Registration for candidates in the fifth round of city and village council elections in Iran begins on March 20 and has faced criticism for coinciding…
Khatami's Renewed Emphasis Before Elections: "Conflicts Should Turn into Participation"
Former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami has reiterated his call for national reconciliation ahead of upcoming elections, despite strong opposition from the Supreme Leader and other…