A selection of the latest news stories and editorials published in Iranian news outlets, compiled by AEI Critical Threats Project Iran Analyst Mehrdad Moarefian and Iran Intern Amir Toumaj, with contributors Chris Rawlins and Marie Donovan. Official Statements In an exclusive interview withFrance 24in Paris, National Security and Foreign Policy ...

The probe into irregularities in the granting of bursaries continues to trigger controversy despite the removal of the science minister, and now Vice-President Eshagh Jahangiri says even the removal of 10 science ministers would not halt the investigation into the former administrations mishandling of bursary funds. In a ceremony of appreciation for ...

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Tehran, Aug 24, IRNA - Head of Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani on Sunday criticized impeachment of minister of science, research and technology. He made the remarks in a meeting with the Ministry of Education officials. If hardliners do not prevent country?s progress, we can establish the modern Islamic civilization in the near future,...

Qom, August 21, IRNA - Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani on Thursday thanked President Hassan Rouhani for his wise and calculated reaction to the impeachment of minister of science, research and technology Reza Faraji Dana. Speaking to reporters, he said President Rouhani made a very deliberate speech on the issue which should be appreciated. This should ...

Daily look at Irans late-breaking news and upcoming events:   Parl. gives no-confidence vote to Faraji Dana Iranian parliament held impeachment session for minister of science and research. Rouhani promises prosperity, dropping inflation for next year President Hassan Rouhani said the inflation rate will drop to below 20 percent by the ...

Tehran, Aug 20, IRNA President Hassan Rouhani in a decree, issued on Wednesday, appointed Reza Faraji-Dana as his advisor for scientific and educational affairs. In his decree, President Rouhani appreciated Faraji-Dana for his unsparing endeavors during his tenure as minister of science, research and technology. Faraji-Dana failed on Wednesday to ...

President Rouhani faces one of his most serious domestic challenges from hardliners on Wednesday, as the Parliament holds the impeachment hearing of Science, Research, and Technology Minister Reza Faraji-Dana(pictured). More than 50 MPs signed a petition for Faraji-Dana to answer questions. They are critical of his reinstatement of professors who ...

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TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) Iranian parliament held impeachment session for minister of science and research. After nearly two months of challenge between members of Parliament and Minister of Science, Research and Technology Reza Faraji Dana, Majlis took advantage of its constitutional right to question the minister. Impeachment was held this morning ...

Irans Majlis has started the impeachment of Minister of Science, Research and Technology Reza Faraji-Dana. Faraji-Dana attended the Majlis open session on Wednesday to respond to the lawmakers questions. The session is attended by 217 lawmakers and chaired by Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani. The impeachment proceeding against Faraji-Danawas approvedat ...

Daily look at Irans late-breaking news and upcoming events:   Impeachment of Faraji Dana on Wed. Impeachment of Irans Minister of Science, Research and Technology which was rescheduled for today, is postponed to Wednesday. Iran, Turkey sign MoU on construction of Tabriz-Bazargan highway Iran and Turkey signed a memorandum of understanding ...

[caption id="attachment_111552" align="alignright" width="228"] Irans Minister of Science, Research and Technology Reza Faraji-Dana answers the lawmakers questions at a Majlis session on September 30, 2013.[/caption] TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) Presidential Administrative and Coordination deputy has said Rouhanis provincial visit to Ardebil will go according ...

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) Impeachment of Irans Minister of Science, Research and Technology which was rescheduled for today, is postponed to Wednesday. The impeachment of Reza Faraji Dana which was officially raised in Irans Parliament last week, was originally set for this Wednesday. But the government asked Parliament to hold the session on Tuesday ...

Daily look at Irans late-breaking news and upcoming events:   President Rouhani: Irans missile program no issue for talks Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Tehran would never accept to include its missile program in the talks with the world powers, and stressed Tehrans serious intention for continuing uranium enrichment.   13 foreign ...

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) The impeachment of minister of Science, Research and Technology in Iranian Parliament is rescheduled to be held on Tuesday. More than 50 MPs signed a request for impeachment of Reza Faraji Dana weeks ago which was officially announced on the floor of Parliament by the speaker earlier this week. The impeachment which was planned ...

Tehran, Aug 16, IRNA - Minister of Science, Research and Technology Reza Faraji Dana, in a message on Saturday congratulated Professor Maryam Mirzakhani on winning the Fields Medal, known as the Nobel Prize of mathematics. In his message, Faraji Dana said that receiving the most prestigious honor in mathematics by an Iranian woman is a glorious victory ...

[caption id="attachment_111552" align="alignright" width="301"] Irans Minister of Science, Research and Technology Reza Faraji-Dana answers the lawmakers questions at a Majlis session on September 30, 2013.[/caption] Irans Majlis is scheduled to impeach Minister of Science, Research and Technology Reza Faraji-Dana on August 20. Member of the Majlis ...

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) Irans parliament members have collected signatures to impeach minister of Science, Technology and Research. Mehr Parliament correspondent reports that in a public session on Tuesday 51 members signed a request for impeachment of Reza Farajidana and it was agreed by the parliaments board of directors. Some parliamentarians ...

Tehran, Aug 4, IRNA - Minister of science, research and technology on Monday called on the international community to support defenseless Gaza people. Reza Faraji Dana in separate letters to his counterparts in Non Aligned Movement (NAM) and Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) as well as the Director-General of United Nations Educational, Scientific ...