There are a number of cultural and commercial artefacts that the Ministry of CIG regulates by licensing their entry into the country, or by exporting from Iran. The ministry manages exportation of motion pictures produced in Iran and the importation of films produced outside Iran, including
cinematographic and
television films.
Audio recordings, on media such as
cassette tapes,
phonograph records,
compact discs, or other formats, are also regulated by the ministry. Books (
fiction or non-fiction), published material (such as
magazines,
serials), or other periodicals, printed matter (like
brochures,
pamphlets,
advertising material, business catalogues,
university prospectuses, or other promotional or informational material) are similarly subjected to licensing requirements for import or export. The
images,
paintings, sculpture,
tableaux, and related objects that may constitute visual art, must also undergo vetting. The Ministry of CIG issues the licenses that are required for import and export of all such items. In addition, the Ministry of CIG is one of the bodies of the Iranian government responsible for informing Iranians about the alignment of religion with law in the
UN Member State of Iran. The
Khutbah (
Friday Sermon) is when the different block leaders come together and explain the political narrative of their block using figurative language. It is one of the three "sovereign" (independent from audit) ministerial departments of Iran. == Ministers ==