One year later, questions linger about former Iranian president’s death
Al-Monitor | Arash Karami: The cause of Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani’s death a year ago is proving to be as difficult to…
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President Rouhani eulogizes late Ayatollah Rafsanjani
IRNA – President Hassan Rouhani here on Tuesday commemorated the late Expediency Council Chairman Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani describing him a politician…
Iran to hold congress to commemorate ex-president Rafsanjani
Tasnim – Tehran is going to host a congress on Tuesday in commemoration of former Iranian president and chairman of the country’s…
Three deaths that will likely set back Rouhani
Al-Monitor- This past Iranian calendar year, which ended on March 20, was not favorable to moderate President Hassan Rouhani, despite his expectations.…
Iranian aide rules out foul play in Rafsanjani’s death
IFP- Gholam-Ali Rajaee, one of the close associates of demised Rafsanjani, has reacted to the propaganda campaign launched by some foreign media…
Rouhani attends late Ayatollah Rafsanjani’s memorial ceremony
IRNA – President Hassan Rouhani attended on Thursday memorial service held on the fortieth day after the death of Late Ayatollah Akbar…
Why this Iranian conservative-turned-moderate will succeed Rafsanjani
Al-Monitor- The Jan. 8 death of Ayatollah Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani could change the balance at the top of Iran’s political establishment.…
Why Rafsanjani’s real lasting legacy in Iran isn’t in politics
Al-Monitor- Much has been said about the political legacy of former Iranian President Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani following his death Jan. 8 at the age of…
Are Iran, Saudi Arabia about to reconcile?
Al-Monitor- When former Iranian President Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani died Jan. 8, much was made of the absence of a message of…
Why the death of Iran’s leading moderate could strengthen its reformists
Washington Post|Amir Hossein Mahdavi: The recent death of Iran’s former president Hashemi Rafsanjani has triggered fears that Iran’s reformist camp has also…
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 22
Iran Front Page- Newspapers today highlighted the latest updates on the Thursday collapse of Plasco Building, including President Hassan Rouhani’s visit to…
Stories behind a gun used for assassination
IFP- After the unexpected demise of Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, the well-known Iranian moderate politician, Asadollah Badamchian, a member of Islamic Coalition…
Will Rafsanjani’s death bring about change in Iran’s regional policy?
Al Monitor| Hamidreza Azizi: Given that former president and Expediency Council Chairman Ayatollah Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani was one of the most…
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 16
Iran Front Page- Newspapers today covered the remarks made by Ali Akbar Nateq Noori, a senior conservative politician and an old companion…
Ayat. Rafsanjani’s commemoration service held at his tomb
IRNA – The commemoration service for the late Chairman of Iran’s Expediency Council, Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, was held on his tomb…
Iran moderates hope Rafsanjani’s death can soften attitudes
The Guardian- Signs that campaign for reform may be revived after former president’s funeral sparks protest The turnout was huge and for…
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 15
Iran Front Page- Newspapers today marked the first anniversary of the implementation of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the nuclear deal…
Weekly report: Iran pays respects to Ayatollah Rafsanjani
January 15, The Iran Project – The Chairman of Expediency Council Ayatollah Rafsanjani passing away and the nation’s huge funeral turnout, holding 6th joint…
Iran’s President is temporary chairman of Expediency Council after Rafsanjani’s demise
IFP- Gholam-Reza Mesbahi Moqaddam, a senior politician and a member of the Expediency Council, announced that the Council, whose chairman Ayatollah Akbar…
Is Rafsanjani’s death nail in coffin of Saudi-Iran dialogue?
Al-Monitor— Two men on the opposite sides of the Persian Gulf — one wearing a white turban and the other traditional Arabic headgear,…
Muslim world lost an astute politician: Nigerian President
IFP- In his letter to President Hassan Rouhani, Buhari condoled the demise of Chairman of Iran’s Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.…
Kofi Annan calls on Iran to retain Rafsanjani’s pragmatic approach
Iran Front Page- “Iran has lost one of its most influential leaders and a strong voice for reform and for the improvement…
Head of UNESCO extends condolence on Ayat. Rafsanjani demise
IRNA – Head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Irina Georgieva Bokova in a message condoled President Hassan…
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 14
Iran Front Page- Newspapers on Saturday covered the landing of a brand new plane Iran had purchased from Airbus, and the end…
Chairman of UNESCO executive board issues condolences on Ayat. Rafsanjani demise
IRNA – The Chairman of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Executive Board Michael Worbs extended condolences on the demise…
Iran oil minister thanks OPEC Sec. Gen. for extending condolences on Rafsanjani demise
SHANA- Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh thanked Secretary General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Mohammad Sanusi said he…
Senegalese pres. offers condolences on Ayat. death
IRNA – Senegalese President, Macky Sall, in a message to President Hassan Rouhani on Friday extended his condolences on the death of…
56 states’ flags half-mast as tribute to late Ayatollah
IRNA – Following demise of Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, flags of 56 states were flown half-mast and 29 presidents extended their condolences.…
Indonesian president condoles death of ex-president
IRNA – Indonesian President Joko Widodo, in a message to his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani, condoled the demise of former Iranian president…
Photos: President pays tribute to late Ayatollah Rafsanjani
IRNA l Ehsan Naderipour: President Hassan Rouhani attended the mausoleum of the late Imam Khomeini in southern Tehran Friday morning to pay…
President pays tribute to late Ayatollah Rafsanjani
IRNA – President Hassan Rouhani attended the mausoleum of the late Imam Khomeini in southern Tehran Friday morning to pay tribute to…
Chilean president condoles demise of late Ayat. Rafsanjani
IRNA – President of Chile Michelle Bachelet in a message to President Hassan Rouhani extended her condolences on the sad demise of…
Serbian President, Speaker extend condolences on Ayat. Rafsanjani demise
IRNA – Serbian President Tomislav Nikolić and the Speaker of Serbian National Assembly Maja Gojković in separate messages voiced condolences on the…
Moderates and reformists in post-Rafsanjani Iran: Rouhani as a true heir?
Iranian Diplomacy- With the death of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, there is no doubt that President Hassan Rouhani has lost a prominent supporter…
President Erdogan extends condolences to Rouhani on demise of Ayatollah Rafsanjani
IRNA – Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan extended his condolences on the demise of the Expediency Council Chief Ayatollah Akabr Hashemi Rafsanjani…
The Islamic Republic of Iran mourns an Ayatollah – Tehran is neither shaken nor stirred
RT|Catherine Shakdam: This week Iran lost one its most senior revolutionary figureheads: Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani. Hailed a hero and visionary by…
Extensive coverage of Rafsanjani’s demise in major global media
January 12, The Iran Project 12 – Ocean of mourners, high-ranking officials and a large number of people from all walks of…
Iran’s coverage: Iran’s first new Airbus jetliner lands in Tehran
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Iran takes delivery of 1st Airbus plane after JCPOA The first commercial…
Iran in photos: Jan. 9-15
January 15, The Iran Project – The Chairman of Expediency Council Ayatollah Rafsanjani passing away and the nation’s huge funeral turnout, holding 6th joint…
Chinese FM extend condolences to Zarif on Ayat. Rafsanjani’s demise
IRNA – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in a message to his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif extended his condolences on the…