Iran's Government

Removing economic problems, one of govt.’s prioritized programs

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Vice President for Women and Family Affairs Massoumeh Ebtekar said that removal of economic problems is one of the prioritized programs of the government.

Leader receives Pres. Rouhani, his cabinet

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei received President Rouhani and his cabinet today.

Raising enrichment level strictly for peaceful purposes: govt. spox

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Government spokesperson Ali Rabiei said Iran’s move to increase the level of uranium enrichment over the 3.67% limit is according to the country’s economic needs and is of a ‘deeply peaceful’ nature.

Leader urges necessity of replacing retirees with youth

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei called for taking necessary measures to pace the implementation of the new law on prohibition of employing retirees in the governmental positions.

Rouhani orders to form 4 expert panels to contribute to govt. economic policies

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has ordered formation of four panels of experts to make the participation of economists in government’s economic policies realized.

Cmdr. urges government to use Basij capacities to solve problems

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Basij Chief Gholamhossein Gheybparvar said on Sunday that the huge capacities of Basij are available to the government to counter economic problems affecting the common people’s daily life.

Basij ready to help government in economic war

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – The Commander of Iran's Basij Resistance Force Gholamhossein Gheybparvar said on Wednesday that Basij is ready to help government in solving economic issues.

Senior cleric says Iran missed many opportunities waiting for JCPOA benefits

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Tehran's interim Friday prayers leader, Hojjat-ol-Islam Kazem Sedighi has called on the government to follow Leader’s directives to tackle economic problems.

Border market in Marivan resumes activities on cabinet’s order

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Khanom Sheykhan border market in Marivan County on the border with Iraqi Kurdistan region has resumed activities after it received official approval from the government.

Parl. passes amendment bill on fighting forex smuggling

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – The Iranian lawmakers have passed into law an amendment bill to combat the smuggling of foreign exchange, especially the US dollar.

Iran’s Govt. statement;

Iran not to refrain from any attempt to defend Palestinians' rights

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran issued a statement Tue. to strongly condemn the recent crimes of the Israeli Regime in a joint, provocative scenario by the US government.

Senior cleric calls on govt. to practice national unity, amity

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Tehran's provisional Friday prayers leader Hojjatoleslam Aboutorabifard urged the government to take effective measures for spread of unity and amity among all noble people of the country.

Iranian cabinet replaces US dollar with euro

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – During its official meeting on Wednesday, the Iranian cabinet of ministers decided to change the basic currency in its international transactions from the US dollar to the euro.

Govt. offices banned from using foreign social messaging services

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Iranian President's Office has issued an order banning the government offices from using dominant foreign messengers such as Telegram.

Pres. Rouhani:

Iran’s nuclear industry moving at a faster pace

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday Iran’s nuclear industry is moving forward faster than before.

Senior Cleric:

Government should pay attention to poor people

TEHRAN, Feb. 9 (MNA) – This week’s Friday Prayers Imam in Tehran urged the government officials to live among the people to understand their economic hardships, saying there are lots of people living in slums in the outskirts of the capital Tehran.

Parliament rejects Pres. Rouhani’s budget bill

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – The opponents of President Rouhani’s budget bill of the next Iranian year managed to fail the motion with a 120 to 83 vote on Sunday.

Pres. Rouhani to address nation on Mon.

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani is expected to address the Iranian people in a televised speech on IRIB TV1 on Monday night.

Iran declares Mon. as national mourning day for tanker’s victims

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Iranian cabinet of ministers on Sunday declared Monday January 15 as the day of public mourning for the 30 Iranian crew members of Sanchi oil tanker in Chinese waters.

Amir-Abdollahian urges govt to fulfill public duty

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – The Iranian Parliament's General Director for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that people’s alertness foiled enemy’s plots and urged government officials to fulfill their public duty so that the enemy cannot infiltrate the country.

Velayati:

Govt to spare no effort to meet people’s demands

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – A top adviser to Iran’s Leader said on Tuesday evening that people's expectations of the government are legitimate, acknowledging “the government has used all available methods to reduce prices and eliminate the shortcomings.”

Veep says govt to stand against anti-democratic destruction, bullyism

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – In a post on his Twitter account, Iranian First Vice-President Es’hagh Jahangiri, asserted that government is strong enough to exercise flexibility toward public demands and exercise the rule of law against rioters.

Industry min.:

Iran attracts $2bn foreign investment to SMEs

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Industry Minister Shariatmadari has reported on absorbing of foreign investment worth two billion dollars for the country’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).