September 2016
Ahmad Jannati's Implicit Reference to Ahmadinejad's Candidacy as a 'New Sedition'
Ahmad Jannati implied that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's potential candidacy for the presidency represents a 'new sedition,' praising Ali Khamenei for preventing it. Ahmadinejad has since withdrawn…
A Commander of the IRGC Criticizes FATF: This Treaty is a Lever to Influence Us
Hossein Salami, deputy commander of the IRGC, criticized the FATF agreement, claiming it is a tool for monitoring and influencing Iran, while asserting it does…
Mahdi Khazali: My Father Opposed Ayatollah Khamenei's Authority and Resigned Under Pressure from the Leadership Office
Mahdi Khazali revealed that his father, Ayatollah Abolghasem Khazali, opposed Ayatollah Khamenei's authority and was pressured to resign from the Guardian Council due to this…
Kharrazi: New Conditions for Acceptance of FATF Approved by National Security Council
Kamal Kharrazi announced that Iran's Supreme National Security Council has approved new conditions for accepting FATF standards, which could facilitate Iran's international relations. However, significant…
Response to Government Spokesman: Soon They Will Say Friday Prayer Leaders Should Not Engage in Political Analysis
Tehran's Friday prayer leader, Ahmad Khatami, responded to the government's stance on the FATF standards, asserting that these matters should be discussed in Friday prayers.…
Iran's Assembly of Friday Prayer Leaders: We Do Not Seek Government Approval for Our Warnings
The Assembly of Friday Prayer Leaders in Iran has declared that they will not seek government approval for their criticisms, particularly regarding money laundering regulations.…
Ali Shamkhani: The National Security Council's Summary on FATF is Positive
Ali Shamkhani announced that Iran's Supreme National Security Council has reached a positive conclusion regarding cooperation with FATF, pending approval from the Supreme Leader. This…
Nobakht: Friday Prayer Leaders Should Respect the National Security Council's Decisions
Mohammad Baqer Nobakht, the spokesperson for President Rouhani's government, urged Friday prayer leaders to respect the decisions of the National Security Council amid criticisms regarding…
Guardian Council Spokesman: Implementation of FATF Agreement Requires Parliamentary Approval
The Guardian Council spokesman stated that Iran's acceptance of the FATF agreement requires parliamentary approval, highlighting concerns over exemptions for liberation organizations. This situation reflects…
Khamenei's Chief of Staff: There is a 'Sea of Blood' Between Iran and Saudi Arabia
Tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia have escalated, with Iranian officials calling for the management of Hajj to be taken from Saudi control. Khamenei's chief…
Jannati Warns Government: Implementation of FATF Document Will Be Prevented
Ahmad Jannati, Secretary of the Guardian Council, has warned the Iranian government against implementing the FATF standards, claiming it would compromise national interests by sharing…
Ali Jannati: No Concerts Have Been Allowed in Mashhad for 11 Years
Ali Jannati, Iran's Minister of Culture, stated that no concerts have been allowed in Mashhad for 11 years, denying any recent retreat on the issue.…