Ayatollah Shahroudi replaces Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani who passed away in January after a 27-year stint on the Expediency Council.

A commentator says Ayatollah Rafsanjani was a symbol of unity for Iranians and he has been very active in domestic political arena and has played an effective role in social and economic issues as well as foreign policy.

A political expert says the former president pursued the principle of equidistance from Western and Eastern powers in his foreign policy.

The Chairman of the Expediency Council passes away due to heart disease.

In early 1979 Iranians finally ceased the 25 centuries of monarchic rule and instituted a novel manner of governance instead; a democracy predicated on religion.

A senior Iranian cleric urges a international fight against the global threat of terrorism.

A senior Iranian official says Iran will proceed in the path of independence and global interaction.

A senior Iranian official says a harsh response awaits any act of terror against the country.

The chairman of Iran’s Expediency Council calls for unity and cooperation following the crucial elections.

Iran’s Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani warns the Turkish ambassador in Tehran of ISIL presence in the neighboring country.