Guardian Council

Guardian Council approves Iran’s membership in SCO bill

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Guardian Council said the bill for the accession of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization was reviewed and approved by the vetting legislations body.

Guardian Council spox:

All nations duty-bound to fight against US-backed terrorists

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – While condemning the killing of worshippers in Afghanistan, Guardian Council Spokesman stressed that it is the duty of all nations to fight against US-backed terrorists.

Ayatollah Jannati remains top council chair for another term

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati was re-elected as the secretary or the chairman of the Iranian vetting council known as the Guardian Council for another 6-year term.

Presidential election time extended due to high turnout: Spox

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Guardian Council said that time of 13th Presidential Election (Iran 2021 Presidential Election) was renewed until 24:00 of Friday due to the huge turnout of people throughout the country.

Final list of qualified candidates in presidential votes

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – The Interior Ministry has published the list of candidates approved by the Guardian Council on Tuesday.

Guardian Council finishes vetting candidates qualifications

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Abbas Ali Kadkhodaei, the spokesman for the Guardian Council, said Monday that the vetting of cases of all registered candidates for the upcoming presidential elections has finished, but the results will be announced tomorrow.

Guardian Council still reviewing candidates' qualification

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – The Guardian Council is still reviewing the qualifications of presidential hopefuls and more expert reports must be considered for making the final conclusion, Guardian Council spokesman Abbas Ali Kadkhodaei said.

Presidential election candidates registration to begin May 11

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Deputy Secretary of Iran’s Guardian Council Siamak Rah Peik said that the registration of volunteers to contest Iran’s 13th presidential election will begin on May 11, 2021.

Heads of Judiciary, Parl. can register as pres. candidates

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – According to Guardian Council spokesman Abbas Ali Kadkhodaie, the path is open for heads of the Judiciary and Legislative branches to compete in the presidential election.

Ayat. Jannati:

Iran, pioneer in conveying message of Islam to world

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Stating the all countries throughout the world are duty bound to convey the message of Islam, Islamic Republic of Iran is forerunner in this divine path.

Prosecuting Trump after end of his presidency possible

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Guardian Council said that after the end of Trump's presidency, it is possible to prosecute Trump and other American perpetrators of General Soleimani's case.

Basij experts urge enforcing strategic plan to lift sanctions

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Basij experts of nine complexes of country’s nuclear industry in a statement on Thu. called for implementation of “Strategic Action Plan to Lift Sanctions and Safeguarding Interests of Iranian People”.

Iran’s senior cleric Ayatollah Yazdi passes away

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Renowned Islamic scholar Ayatollah Mohammad Yazdi, who was the chairman of Iran's Assembly of Experts, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 89.

Iranian government notified of strategic action plan

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker notified the government of the strategic plan to counter sanctions imposed against the Islamic Republic.

Guardian Council's statement:

Islamic Iran to continue ‘Fight on Arrogance” with more power

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) –The Guardian Council in a statement on the occasion of commemorating Aban 13 (Nov. 03) wrote that “We will continue to fight against arrogance with more power and authority.”

Leader appoints a new member of Guardian Council

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – In a directive, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei appointed Hojjatoleslam Seyyed Ahmad Khatami as a member of the Guardian Council on Sunday.

Iran not interested in interfering in US election: GC spox

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) -- Spokesman of the Guardian Council said that Islamic Republic of Iran is not interested in interfering in the US election, stating that US election in an internal issue.

GC reacts to US sanctions on two Iranian judges

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Guardian Council Spokesman showed reaction to the US imposition of sanctions on two Iranian judges.

Iran's 2021 presidential election to be held on June 18

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Jamal Orf, Deputy Interior Minister of Iran and head of the country's election commission, announced on Monday that Iran's next Presidential election is to be held on June 18, 2021.

Spox:

US terrorist act on Iran's airline requires reciprocal action

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – The terrorist act of the United States on harassment of an Iranian airliner in Syrian airspace requires reciprocal action, said Spokesman of the Guardian Council.

Mousavi:

Sanctions on Guardian Council members 'against democracy'

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) –Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said the US sanctions against Iran’s Guardian Council is against democracy.

Ayatalloah Jannati asks people to follow health guidelines

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Secretary of the Guardian Council Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati called on people to stick to health guidelines as the COVID-19 death toll has hit a new high record in Iran.

Guardian Council reacts to German government’s blacklisting of Lebanese Hezbollah

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – The Guardian Council Spokesman Abbasali Kadkhodaei reacted to the German ban on Lebanon’s Hezbollah, saying that the approach of the Western state is still defending state terrorism.