Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has pardoned or commuted the sentences of more than 1,700 prisoners, as Muslims around the world get ready to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
The pardon and reduction of sentences by the Supreme Leader happen this time on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.
Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei, the head of Iran’s Judiciary system, had asked Ayatollah Khamenei to pardon or commute 1760 prisoners’ sentences.
Article 110 of the Iranian Constitution allows the Supreme Leader to pardon or commute prison terms of the inmates upon a proposal made by the chief of the Judiciary.
Leaders across Latin America have expressed condolences over the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi…
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu has stated Moscow is ready to provide assistance to…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed his condolences to the people of Iran over…
The International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and Israeli…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has held talks with Iran’s caretaker President Mohammad Mokhber on the…
After the passing away of Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, his deputy for political affairs,…