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MP Urges France Not to Repeat Previous Mistakes in Ties with Iran

An Iranian lawmaker called on Paris to keep to its commitments and avoid repeating previous mistakes in tis with Tehran.

Iranian Parliament Urges Rouhani’s Gov’t to Act against JCPOA Violation

Iranian parliament members condemned the US deceitfulness in extending sanctions on Iran, asking the government to protest at the US violation of the nuclear deal.

Iranian Jewish MP Denies Interview with Israeli Radio

Siamak Moreh Sedgh, the representative of Jewish people in Iran’s Parliament, dismissed the allegations about his interview with an Israeli radio, saying that no free man interviews with a Zionist media.

Dire Consequences of Turkey’s Claim on Mosul

Iranian Parliament members have sharply criticized Turkish President Erdogan’s claim on Mosul and Aleppo with regard to the current crisis in Iraq and Syria.

Rouhani’s Picks for 3 Ministries Win Lawmakers’ Confidence Vote

Iran's Parliament has given votes of confidence to three candidates proposed by President Hassan Rouhani to lead the ministries of sports and youth affairs; culture and Islamic guidance; and education.

Iran’s Parliament Issues Biannual Report on JCPOA Implementation

The Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission on Sunday released a half-yearly report on the process of implementation of a nuclear deal between Tehran and six world countries known as the JCPOA.

Iran and Ukraine to Promote Parliamentary Ties

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ebrahim Rahimpour and the Ukrainian Parliament’s Deputy Speaker Anna Gopko called for broadening parliamentary relations between the two sides.

Officials Stress Progress in Iran-France ties

An Iranian and a French parliamentarian have stressed the significance of further progress in the relations between Tehran and Paris.

Iranian President Nominates Three New Ministers

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani introduced three ministerial nominees to lead the country’s ministries of culture and Islamic guidance, sports and youth affairs, and education.

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry Disqualifies 35 Dual Nationals from Working in Government Positions

An Iranian lawmaker says the Intelligence Ministry has prevented the appointment of dozens to government positions over their dual nationality.

Iran’s FM Favoring Durable Ceasefire in Syria

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called for an enduring ceasefire in Syria to facilitate humanitarian aid deliveries to civilians in the Arab country, a lawmaker said.

Syrian Parliament Speaker to Visit Tehran

Syrian Parliament Speaker is scheduled for a visit to Tehran in the near future, the international aide to Iranian Parliament Speaker said.

Speaker: Iran, Kenya Share Similar Views on Fighting Terrorism

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani called for close cooperation with Kenya in the fight against terrorism, given the two countries’ common views on the threat.

Top Iranian, French Lawmakers Hold Talks in Tehran

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani and President of France’s National Assembly Claude Bartolone discussed a range of issues in a meeting on Tuesday, with the Iranian side hailing common views on the Middle East crises and the fight against terrorism.

Petition Signed against MP Who Punched Journalist in Face

Hundreds of journalists with different political orientations have signed a petition against Nader Ghazipour, the Iranian Member of Parliament who attacked a journalist and seized his voice recorder.

Iranian MPs Hold Extraordinary Meeting with IRGC Commanders

Amid regional developments, a number of Iranian MPs held extraordinary session with IRGC commanders and will meet them again tomorrow.

Iran, Iraq Agree on Closer Security Cooperation

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani unveiled plans for stronger cooperation with neighbouring Iraq in the fight against terrorism.

Iran Hasn’t Put Its Airbase at Russia’s Disposal: Parliament Speaker

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani on Wednesday dismissed the media reports about Russia’s use of an Iranian airbase to attack ISIS positions in Syria.

Iranian MP’s Controversial Use of American Car

An Iranian lawmaker from the country’s southwestern province Khuzestan has provoked a controversy by paying a visit to his constituency in an American GMC...

Senior Iranian MP in Beirut for Talks

Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi arrived in Beirut on Monday to hold talks with senior Lebanese officials.

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Decries Kabul Terrorist Attack

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani condemned deadly bomb blasts that killed scores of people in Kabul on Saturday, saying the attack was a plot to destabilize Afghanistan and create discord within the society.

Counteracting, Iran’s Only Choice against West’s JCPOA Non-Compliance: Larijani

The Iranian Parliament (Majlis) Speaker says Iran is left with no choice but to confront the “injurious measures” taken by the United Nations (UN) and the United States against the due implementation of a nuclear deal between Iran and the Group 5+1.

Iranian MPs Raise Possibility of Saudis’ Role in Turkey Coup

A couple of Iranian Parliament members referred to the history of Saudi Arabia’s interference in the domestic affairs of Middle Eastern countries, and did not rule out the possibility of Riyadh’s role in the recent failed coup in Turkey.

Iran’s FM Briefs MPs on JCPOA Achievements and Regional Developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif briefed Parliament members on the achievements of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) as well as the ongoing developments in the world, particularly the recent coup in Turkey and the terrorist attack in France, a lawmaker said.

MP Criticizes Government’s Decision to Cut Defence Budget

An Iranian member of Parliament voiced his discontent over the government’s decision to cut the country’s defence budget as much as 50,000bn rials [$1.4bn] for the current Iranian calendar year, and described the move as being wrong, inappropriate, and against prudence.

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