Iranian lawmakers have begun reviewing the qualification of President Hassan Rouhanis proposed nominee for the position of information and communications technology minister, Mahmoud Vaezi. The reviewing session started in Irans Majlis on Tuesday. Behrooz Nemati, an opponent of the proposed nomination, said, There are serious weaknesses in the ...

Irans Majlis has resumed debating the qualification of President Hassan Rouhanis proposed Cabinet members. The first session of the debate on the proposed 18-member Cabinet began on Monday, when President Rouhani addressed the lawmakers, elaborating on the general policies of Irans new administration. The Monday debate continued with heated discussions ...

[caption id="attachment_29483" align="alignright" width="210"] A view of Iran Majlis[/caption] Iranian lawmakers have debated the qualifications of Mohammad Ali Najafi whom President Hassan Rouhani has nominated as education minister. If Irans education sectors teachers are satisfied with Mr. Najafis performance, thats because of his activities during ...

TEHRAN -The nominated industry minister of the new Iranian administration has pledged to attract $8 billion in foreign direct investment annually, the Mehr News Agency reported. Mohammadreza Nematzadeh added that the industry sectors annual growth rate will increase to 12 percent. He also said that he will adopt policies to reach the share of industrial ...

TEHRAN (ISNA)- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani reiterated that his proposed Intelligence Minister is a moderate figure who is fully aware of intelligence-related issues. "Dr. Alavi is a known figure. He is moderate," Rouhani said, defending his nominee for Intelligence Ministry, Mahmoud Alavi. He added Alavi is fully aware of Iran's rules and ...

Iran news headlines on Sunday include Majlis debating confidence vote to Rouhani's cabinet; Iran denial of alleged Uranium deal with Zimbabwe; Iranian and Australian officials stressing over expansion of ties; Supreme Leader thanking of Iranian basketballers; Iran launching of Tajikistan powe plant; Rouhani appointment of a female as vice-president ...

Irans new president, Hassan Rohani, defended his cabinet nominees before parliament, trying to deflect concerns that some have ties to opposition figures who led protests against the regime four years ago. The people I have nominated are the most qualified, and in line with the policies of the government, Rohani told lawmakers today in a session aired ...

[caption id="attachment_43051" align="alignright" width="210"] Irans new President Hassan Rohani takes the oath of office in Majlis on Sunday, August 4, 2013.[/caption] TEHRAN (Tasnim) Iran's President Hassan Rouhani on Monday dismissed western countries' logic behind imposing unilateral sanctions on Tehran as "improper approach to resolve a problem"....

Speaking at the parliament earlier this morning, Iran's president Hassan Rouhani named imbalance of payments, funding and banking system among country's major problems, Iranian state IRINN TV reported live. "To deal with these imbalances, we need enough of capabilities and a cabinet that should be able to handle these issues," Rouhani said, noting ...

TEHRAN (Tasnim) Iranian new President Hassan Rouhani reaffirmed his administrations commitment to pursue the policy of "constructive interaction" with other countries as a basis for Tehran's foreign policy. Addressing Iranian lawmakers in the open session of parliament here in Tehran today, Rouhani briefed lawmakers on his administrations basic ...

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[caption id="attachment_39136" align="alignright" width="210"] Iranian President-elect Hassan Rohani speaks during his visit to the Majlis (parliament) on July 14, 2013.[/caption] President Rouhani will present his 18-member Cabinet to Parliament on Monday, seeking quick approval of the choices. The proposed Cabinet is marked by the presence of officials ...

TEHRAN Iranian MP Hossein Tala has said that a number of proposed ministers by President Hassan Rohani may face difficulty receiving a confirmation vote from the parliament. In an interview with the Mehr News Agency published on Sunday, Tala said that the ministers in question were the proposed ministers of oil, education, science, transport, and ...

Iran news headlines on Sunday include Iran president defending of his nominations for cabinet in Majlis; country increasing export of agricultural products to Russia; Iranian FM calls for national dialogue in Egypt; Iranian lawmaker urging Majlis verifying UK goodwill for ties with country; Rouhani visiting Kyrgyzstan for participation in SCO summit;...

Iran's Majlis has begun debating the vote of confidence to the Cabinet members proposed by President Hassan Rouhani. Rouhani and his proposed ministers for the 11th administrations Cabinet are attending the Monday session. The debate may last for a few days. Addressing the lawmakers at the start of the session, Rouhani elaborated on the general ...

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is set to appear to before the Majlis to defend his choices for the positions of the 11th countrys administrations Cabinet. Rouhani will attend Majlis session on Monday in which the Iranian lawmakers will discuss votes of confidence to his proposed Cabinet members. During his first press conference on August 6, ...