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Iran’s Top Lawmaker Checks Implementation of Parliament’s Law in Fordow Visit

Iran’s parliament speaker has praised the administration of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani for implementing the legislation on countering sanctions which was passed by lawmakers, in a visit to the country's underground Fordow nuclear plant.

Iran Gov’t, Parliament Vow to Redouble Efforts to Facilitate Expats’ Affairs

The Presiding Board of the Parliamentary Fraction for Iranian Expatriates’ Affairs has held a meeting with Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary and Iranian Expatriates’ Affairs Kazem Sajjadi.

‘Bitter Satire’ Europeans Asking Iran Not to Implement Law Passed by MPs

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says the West cannot ask the Iranian administration to violate the legislation passed by the country's Parliament regarding sanctions imposed on the country.

Iran’s Gov’t Bodies Officially Instructed to Implement Sanctions Legislation

Iranian First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri has communicated to relevant institutions the executive bylaws on the legislation recently passed by the parliament which obliges government to take action to have sanctions lifted and protect the nation’s interests.

Iran Gov’t Approves Law Passed by Parliament to Expand Nuclear Activities If Bans Not Lifted

The Iranian cabinet has approved the Strategic Action Plan to Lift Sanctions and Protect Iranian Nation’s Interests, a law earlier passed by the Parliament and approved by the Guardian Council.

Top Iranian Security Body Backs MPs’ Legislation Aimed at Lifting Sanctions

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has thrown its weight behind a recent legislation by lawmakers that seeks to lift the US sanctions imposed on the country.

Iran Gov’t against New Parliamentary Bill, But Will Implement It: FM

The Iranian foreign minister says the government did not agree with a recent parliament legislation which aims to get anti-Iran sanctions lifted, but has to implement it.

MPs Seeking to Hijack Outcome of Cabinet’s Policies: Rouhani’s Aide

An adviser to president of Iran has deplored the Parliament’s “cunning” plan to advance a bill about the JCPOA and withdrawal from the NPT, saying the legislature seeks to hijack the results of the administration’s careful analysis, as a promising prospect for Iran’s economy under Biden is certain.

Iran Gov’t Obliged to Implement Law on Strategic Action to Lift Sanctions

The Iranian Parliament has communicated The Strategic Action to Lift Sanctions Act to the government for implementation after it was approved by the Guardian Council.

Rouhani: Parliament’s Bill to Stop Nuclear Inspections ‘Detrimental to Diplomacy’

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has criticized the recent bill passed by the Parliament to prevent international inspectors from accessing Iranian sites, saying it harms diplomatic efforts.

Strategic Action Bill Ends Iran’s One-Way Commitment to JCPOA: Top MP

Speaker of the Iranian Parliament says the bill on “strategic action” for lifting of the sanctions which was ratified on Tuesday puts an end to Tehran’s one-way commitment to the 2015 nuclear deal, although it leaves the door open for the Westerners to honour the JCPOA.

Iran MPs Okay Bill to Tackle Sanctions, Ordering Bans on Nuclear Inspections

Iranian lawmakers have approved the generalities of a draft bill aimed at tackling sanctions imposed on the country and preventing international inspectors from accessing the country's nuclear facilities.

Iran’s Top Lawmaker Urges ‘Deterring’ Response to Fakhrizadeh Killing

Iran’s parliament speaker has called for a firm response to those involved in the assassination of eminent Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

Biden Must Return to Iran Deal Unconditionally: Qalibaf

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf urged the new US administration to resume honoring the 2015 nuclear deal without any preconditions and make up for the harm its predecessor has done to the people of Iran.

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Contracts COVID-19

Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has been diagnosed with the coronavirus infection.

Rouhani’s Pick for Trade Ministry Wins Iran Parliament’s Confidence Vote

Iranian lawmakers have given their vote of confidence to President Hassan Rouhani’s nominee for the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade, Alireza Razm-Hosseini.

Iran Says Welcomes Barter Oil Trade amid Sanctions

The Iranian petroleum minister says Tehran welcomes barter trade in the oil sector now that the country is under the harshest sanctions ever.

Iran Urges Muslim Parliaments to Act against UAE-Israel Deal

Iran’s Parliament chief has urged the legislatures of Islamic countries to do all in their power to block a “shameful” normalization deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), saying Muslim parliamentarians must join forces to foil a “political assassination” of the Palestinian people.

MPs May Oblige Iran Gov’t to Stop Implementing Additional Protocol

An Iranian lawmaker has provided more details of a parliamentary motion that, if passed, would oblige the government to suspend the voluntary implementation of the Additional Protocol of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Iranian Lawmaker Dies of COVID-19

Issa Jafari, the representative of the Iranian cities of Bahar and Kabudarahang in the Parliament, has died of the novel coronavirus.

Iranian MPs to Question President over Economic Woes

At least 200 members of the Iranian parliament have signed a motion to question President Hassan Rouhani over his administration’s handling of economic woes and the national currency’s decline.

US Seeking to Portray Iran as Security Threat: Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister says the United States is trying to create the impression that the Islamic Republic of Iran poses a security threat to the world.

Unfounded Spy Data No Grounds for IAEA’s Demand: Iran

The Iranian parliament says unsubstantiated spy data cannot be a basis for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’s demands to access Iranian sites.

Iran MPs Demand Halt to Implementation of Additional Protocol

Iranian lawmakers have, in a statement, called for a halt to the implementation of the Additional Protocol considering the failure of other JCPOA parties to implement their commitments.

US, Israel Were Behind 2017 Tehran Terror Attacks: Parliament Speaker

The Iranian parliament speaker believes the terrorist attack on the country’s parliament three years ago was a manifestation of the enemies’ evil plots against the nation.

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