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Iran’s parliament approves Thursday holidays for government offices

Iran’s Parliament has approved a bill mandating a five-day workweek for government offices, effectively making Thursdays a day off.

Iran’s parliament ousts economy minister, first in President Pezeshkian’s cabinet

Iran’s Parliament voted to impeach Economy Minister Abdolnaser Hemmati on Sunday, marking the first red card in President Masoud Pezeshkian’s administration less than seven months into its term.

Iranian parliament begins impeaching economy minister

The Iranian Parliament on Sunday initiated impeachment proceedings against Economy Minister Abdolnaser Hemmati, with President Massoud Pezeshkian in attendance.

Parliamentary research center: Only 19% of Internet users in Iran do not use VPNs 

According to a survey conducted by Iran’s Parliamentary Research Center, approximately 81% of internet users in the country rely on VPNs to bypass online restrictions. Additionally, more than half of respondents expressed skepticism about the Iranian government's ability to ease internet restrictions. 

Iran backs unified governance in Sudan: Parliament speaker

Iran’s Parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has stated that Tehran supports the establishment of security and stability in Sudan and the formation of a “unified governance” that would ensure the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the African country.

Iranian MP advocates for nuclear armament, citing North Korea’s example

A member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has suggested that Iran should pursue the development of nuclear weapons to bolster its deterrence capabilities, arguing that North Korea's possession of nuclear weapons has resulted in a more conciliatory stance from the US.

Controversial citizenship law sparks debate in Iranian parliament

A controversial citizenship law has drawn significant attention in Iran’s Parliament, following a letter written by senior political figure Seyyed Kamal Kharazi to the Leader.

Iranian MPs slam European Parliament’s anti-Tehran resolution

Iranian lawmakers have strongly condemned the recent European Parliament’s “interventionist and biased” resolution against Tehran over human rights.

Dozens of Iranian MPs file complaint against VP Zarif over Davos comments

Sixty members of the Iranian Parliament have filed a complaint with the Attorney General against the country’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif, following his recent remarks at the World Economic Forum (WED) in Davos last week, Tehran MP Mohammad Seraj announced.

Iranian parl’t investigates daily ‘disappearance’ of 20 million liters of fuel

Iran’s Parliament has launched an investigation into the daily ‘disappearance’ and smuggling of 20 million liters of fuel, following recent statements by the Iranian president and parliament speaker.

Iranian speaker warns terrorism to boomerang on plotters

The speaker of the Iranian Parliament has pointed the finger at the US and the Zionist regime for undermining security and stability in Syria, cautioning that resorting to terrorism as a playing card will backfire on the plotters.

Parliament speaker vows Iran’s support for Syria amid terrorism resurgence

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has vowed to support Syria in its fight against militant groups after the resurgence of Takfiri terrorism in the Arab country.

Parl’t speaker: Iran launches advanced centrifuges in response to IAEA’s ‘political move’

The speaker of the Iranian Parliament announced on Sunday that Iran has begun the operation of a series of new and advanced centrifuges in response to the ‘political maneuvering’ by the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA).

Iran speaker shrugs off Trump’s victory in US presidential election

Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has downplayed Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election as "an unimportant issue" that would not impact on Iran’s bid to pursue its interests.

Iran parliament speaker vows decisive response to Israeli aggression

The speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared that Iran will decisively respond to Israel's aggression against Iranian military sites, in accordance with the United Nations Charter.

Iran President’s request to appoint Sunni MP in govt. resubmitted to parliament

A member of the Iranian Parliament’s presidium announced that the Iranian President has sent a letter to the Parliament regarding the potential appointment of Abdolkarim Hosseinzadeh, an Iranian MP, to the government.

Iran’s Guardian Council spokesperson dismisses disqualification claims against President Pezeshkian

The Spokesperson for Iran’s Guardian Council Hadi Tahan Nazif, in a press conference on Saturday, stated that claims regarding the disqualification of President Massoud Pezeshkian are baseless and irrelevant.

Iran’s speaker visits Beirut’s neighborhood destroyed in Israel attack

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has visited ruins of buildings demolished by Israeli airstrikes in southern suburbs of Beirut.

Iran parliament chief: Israel cannot compensate for strategic defeats through assassinations

The Iranian parliament speaker emphasized that the Israeli regime must understand that it cannot compensate for its strategic defeats through airstrikes and assassination operations, stating that this regime is powerless against the peoples of Palestine and Lebanon.

Report: Dozens of Iranian MPs call for revision of nuclear weapons doctrine

39 members of the Iranian Parliament have called for a revision of the country's defense doctrine to allow for the production of nuclear weapons which Iran has so far asserted does not seek, according to a Wednesday report by Dideban Iran news website.

Parl’t speaker: Iran won’t hesitate to support anti-Israel resistance at any level necessary

The Iranian parliament speaker says the assassination of Hezbollah Secretary General Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah, in a massive Israeli strike in southern Beirut on Friday will not deal a blow to Iran’s determination to support the resistance movements in the region.

Iranian MPs prevent lawmaker from being appointed as VP 

The Iranian parliament has rejected a Sunni Muslim MP’s resignation after his appointment by President Masoud Pezeshkian to a government post.

Iran president says unity key to foreign policy success, calls for expanding global ties based on mutual respect

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a meeting with members of the Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, emphasized that national unity and cohesion are essential for foreign policy success.

Top MP asks President Pezeshkian to facilitate Iran’s accession to FATF

The head of the Iranian Parliament’s Planning and Budget Committee has called on President Massoud Pezeshkian to pave the rocky path for Iran’s accession to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) money-laundering watchdog.

Iran parl’t committee votes to set Thursday as weekend holiday

The Iranian Parliament’s Social Committee, at a crossroads to choose between Thursday and Saturday as a second holiday in Iran besides Friday, has opted for Thursday.

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