Iranian Interior Ministry Takes Control over Police.Summary: TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Interior Minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar was granted the control over police forces as the deputy commander of the country's Armed Forces. In a decree issued by Commander-in-Chief of Iran's Armed Forces Ayatollah ayatollah: see Shiites. ayatollah In the Shiite branch of Islam, a high-ranking religious authority regarded by his followers as the most learned person of his age. The ayatollah's authority rests on the infallible imam. Seyed Ali Khamenei on Tuesday, Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar Mostafa Mohammad Najjar (Persian: مصطفى محمد نجّار) is the defense minister of Iran. was handed the post of deputy commander.The appointment came as earlier the Iranian interior minister called on the Leader to put him in charge of the country's police forces."In line with the critical responsibilities of the interior minister to ensure public security and order and as the close connection between this ministry and the police would ensure order and security [in the country]" I call on the commander-in-chief to allow the interior minister to assume control over the civil forces, Mohammad-Najjar wrote.In response to the letter, Ayatollah Khamenei wrote "I appoint you as deputy commander of Armed Forces in charge of police forces."The Leader added that further details about the official duties of the post would be announced shortly. 2006 Fars News Agency Fars News Agency (FNA) is an Iranian news agency. It was officially launched in Tehran in February 2002 to "promote the principles of the Islamic Revolution and safeguard national interests". . All rights reserved Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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