Hashemi Rafsanjani

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei performed the ritual ‘prayer for the deceased’ in the funeral ceremony of former Iranian president Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani on Tuesday.

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei will perform the ritual ‘prayer for the deceased’ (Salat al-Mayyit) in the funeral of former Iranian president and chairman of the country’s Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani on Tuesday.

The sudden demise of Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, a leading figure in the history of the Islamic Republic of Iran and a politician known for his moderate approaches towards other countries, particularly the Arab world, has received widespread reactions.

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 44 them. The selected headlines show how Iranian newspapers covered the death of Ayatollah Rafsanjani in their front pages.

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in a message offered his condolences over the death of former Iranian president Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.

Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, the former president of Iran and a close companion of Imam Khomeini in establishing the Islamic Republic, has passed away after a heart attack at the age of 82.

Chairman of Iran’s Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani says the export of oil products should be increased.

Former Iranian president Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani says Tehran has never cut its diplomatic ties with the US, and has always shown goodwill despite the US pressure.

The top councilor criticized those who view interaction with the rest of the world as humiliating, urging them to stop shouting slogans that interfere with the country's progress.

Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani has hailed the tireless efforts by the Iranian negotiating team.

The Expediency Council chairman says that a tough year lies ahead for Iran if nuclear talks break down and sanctions remain in place.

Expediency Council Chairman Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani elaborates on ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Chairman of the Expediency Council Hashemi Rafsanjani compares the problems and performance of his government and President Rouhani's.

Tasnim News Agency dismisses Rafsanjani's claim about disclosure of nuclear secrets by MPs, arguing nobody knows any details of the talks to uncover them.

Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani says that public participation is a great boon for Iran to forge ahead with its efforts to promote sustainable development.

Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has said that those involved in partisan activities should not overlook ethics in political rivalries.

The Expediency Council chairman says the issues between Iran and Saudi Arabia should be addressed and the two countries should return to where they were.

The Chairman of the Expediency Council has said in a message to an International Brand Strategy Conference that Iran’s dignity is closely interwoven with the quality products it makes at home or sends abroad.

Chairman of the Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani says that awareness portrays a bright future for societies at a time when ignorance is a tool at the hands of rulers to suppress grassroots uprisings.

Ayatollah Rafsanjani says if individuals he deems unfit run for chairman of the Assembly of Experts, he would field his candidacy for the top job too.

The chairman of the Expediency Council says the decisions of the council are meant to serve the interests of the country.

An expert analysis of the reasons why the governments of reforms and moderation led by Khatami and Rouhani emerged in Iran.

Chairman of the Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said on Monday that all should do their best to adopt a new yardstick to promote cooperation among the Muslim World as disputes will result in insecurity in the region and spoil facilities of Islamic states.