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Government Permits Private Sector to Issue Participation Bonds

President Hassan Rouhani said that issuing participation bonds by large private companies is a realizable goal, and promised to expedite the required arrangements.

President Urges Firm Action Over Saudi Embassy Raids

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for firm judicial action against the individuals involved in raids on Saudi diplomatic premises in two Iranian cities back in January.

Leader Calls for Government’s Serious Action against Payment of Astronomical Salaries

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei referred to the extremely large incomes paid to certain government employees, and described it as an attack on values, which should be seriously pursued by the government.

Politics Must Be ‘A Tool for Common Good’: Rouhani

President Rouhani told a meeting of political figures that all political parties should respect the 'rules of the game' in terms of their political activities.

Zibakalam’s Editorial: Proving One’s Political Existence by Denigrating Others

In a recent editorial published in Iran newspaper, Sadegh Zibakalam, a professor of political sciences at University of Tehran and a senior analyst, discussed how anti-government elements try to taint the image of President Hassan Rouhani’s administration even by ignoring national interests.

Rouhani Praises Iranian Sports Stars

Iran’s President Rouhani said that the victory of Iranian sporting representatives in many arenas is a great virtue for the nation, while addressing a gathering of Iranian athletes during an Iftar ceremony on Sunday evening, June 19.

Iran’s President Urges Efforts to Utilize JCPOA for Economic Development

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on the country’s economic players to grasp opportunities provided by the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a lasting nuclear deal between Tehran and six world powers, for boosting the Islamic Republic’s development.

Rouhani to Sharif: Iran Welcomes Improved Pakistan Relations

Iran’s Hassan Rouhani told Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan that both nations in the region have common interests and will improve mutual ties.

Iran Lodges Complaint to ICJ over US Seizure of Assets: President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the country has officially lodged a complaint with the International Court of Justice to reclaim nearly $2 billion in assets seized by the US government.

Rouhani Has Enough Votes to Be Re-Elected Next Year: Politician

Seyyed Mohammad Gharazi, a former oil and post minister and one of the candidates who competed with Hassan Rouhani in the 2013 presidential elections, believes that President Rouhani has managed to restore calm to the society in the past three years, and will have enough votes to be re-elected in next year’s presidential elections.

Rouhani: Government Created over 1 Million Jobs

The Iranian government is proud of having created about 1.4 million jobs over the past three years, President Hassan Rouhani announced

President: Cabinet Shamed by Unemployment

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said his administration feels ashamed to see those Iranian graduates who have no job.

Javan: Even Rouhani’s Supporters Criticizing Economic Performance

June 13 was the third anniversary of President Hassan Rouhani’s victory in 2013 elections. Many newspapers and news websites discussed the 3-year performance of his administration, and most of them criticized the incumbent government for its economic policies.

Rouhani Orders First VP to Pursue Issue of Astronomical Salaries

Within the past few weeks, a number of paycheques belonging to senior executives have been leaked, revealing their astronomical salaries. The figures provoked uproar among Iranian media and public opinion, and finally drew President Hassan Rouhani's reaction.

Zarif: JCPOA Won’t End Western Hostility

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif underlined that the July 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and six world powers does not translate into an end to the West’s animosity against the Islamic Republic.

President Hails Stability in Iran, Stresses Forward Progress

On Saturday June 11, President Hassan Rouhani praised Iran's stability and security and stressed the country's forward progress.

Zarif: JCPOA Thanks to Leader’s Guidance, People’s Resistance

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday June 12 that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) had been reached thanks to the guidelines of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and the people's resistance and prayers.

Comprehensive Environmental Report: DoE Chief Ebtekar

World Environment Day (WED) is observed every year on June 5 to raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the planet Earth.

Rouhani to Orphans in Ramadan: Iran’s Future Is Promising

President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday June 7 that he hopes for a better future and for the development of the country in the present year (Iranian calendar), which looks more promising than in the previous year.

Iran VP Congratulates Muslim Nations on Ramadan

Iranian First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri offered his congratulations to Muslim nations around the world on the occasion of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, which started on either Monday or Tuesday in different countries.

VP: Development Impossible Without Protecting Environment

First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri said on Tuesday June 7 that development in the country will be impossible if the issue of the environment is neglected.

Rouhani Urges Muslim Leaders to Work to Counter Extremism

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has urged leaders of Muslim countries to take the lead in creating a world free from violence and extremism.

President Rouhani Moving on the Right Track: Larijani

In a recent interview with Mosallas weekly, Speaker of Iran’s Parliament Ali Larijani hailed the performance of President Hassan Rouhani and his administration, and predicted that he will likely be re-elected in the next year’s presidential elections, scheduled to be held in spring.

Rouhani: Nation Determined To Achieve Goals of the Islamic Revolution

President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday June 1 that the nation is determined to achieve the sublime goals of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

First VP Embraces MP’s Criticism of Oil Contracts, Calls for Amendments

In a rare move in the history of Iranian administrations, First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri warmly welcomed a recent letter by the outspoken former MP Ahmad Tavakkoli which criticized the Oil Ministry’s new contracts, and asked Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh to correct them accordingly.

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