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Iranian parliament speaker says enemy goal is to ‘dismantle Islamic Republic’

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said that the primary goal of Iran’s adversaries is the “elimination of the Islamic Republic” in order to enable the country’s fragmentation.

Veteran Iranian political figure Ahmad Tavakoli dies at 74

Ahmad Tavakoli, a prominent Iranian principlist politician and member of the Expediency Council, has died at the age of 74, state media reported on Tuesday.

Iranian parliament speaker visits family of martyred IRGC aerospace commander 

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has visited the family of former commander of the IRGC aerospace force General Amir Ali Hajizadeh who was martyred along with several colleagues during the recent aggression against Iran by the Zionist regime. 

Iranian MPs: US  govt. main responsibile for aggression against Islamic Republic

Iranian members of parliament have declared that the US government is primarily responsible for the recent military aggression against Iran and the killing of hundreds of Iranian citizens by the Zionist regime.

Iran’s parliament elects three legal experts to Guardian Council

Iran’s Parliament on Wednesday elected three legal experts to serve as members of the Guardian Council, the powerful constitutional body responsible for supervising elections and vetting legislation.

Parliamentary commission approves bill to bolster Iran’s military capabilities

The Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has approved the general outlines of a draft bill aimed at strengthening the country’s armed forces in response to  the “crimes and aggression” of the Zionist regime.

Iranian parliament pass tougher penalties for espionage and collaboration with hostile foreign regimes

Iran’s parliament has approved revisions to a bill intensifying penalties for espionage and collaboration with hostile foreign regimes, including the Zionist regime and the US.

Iranian MP: Suspicious microchips found in shoes of IAEA inspectors

A senior Iranian lawmaker says authorities in the country have found microchips hidden in footwear of IAEA inspectors during their visits to Iranian nuclear facilities.

Tehran lawmakers criticize President Pezeshkian over remarks in US interview

Twenty-four members of Iran's parliament representing Tehran have issued an open letter criticizing Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian for remarks made during a recent interview with American journalist, Tucker Carlson.

Iranian lawmakers introduce urgent bill to sue US and Zionist regime over recent attacks

Iranian lawmaker Abbas Goudarzi says a group of MPs has introduced a double-urgency bill requiring the government to pursue legal action against the US and the Zionist regime for their recent acts of aggression against the Islamic Republic.

Parliament speaker condemns Trump’s anti-Iran rhetoric

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has decried US President Donald Trump’s “unacceptable” language toward Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, and his disrespectful rhetoric against Tehran, characterizing the remarks as a futile endeavour to undermine the decision-making processes of Iranian officials.

Iran Parliament approves plan to suspend cooperation with IAEA

Iran's Parliament has approved the plan to suspend the Islamic Republic of Iran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) during a public session.

Iran’s parliament says weighing suspension of cooperation with IAEA

Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, has stated that the top legislative body is considering a bill to suspend Tehran’s collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iran’s parliament approves Madanizadeh as new economy minister

Iran’s Parliament has approved Seyed Ali Madanizadeh as the country’s new Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, making him the second person to hold the position in President Masoud Pezeshkian’s administration.

Ayatollah Khamenei urges MPs to stand united in supporting Iran

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has called on Iranian lawmakers to show unified, strong and decisive responses to ill-advised and accusatory comments against the country.

Iran ready for nuclear transparency in exchange for sanctions relief, says parliament speaker

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that Iran is prepared to take confidence-building steps to prove the peaceful nature of its nuclear activities, provided that sanctions are lifted and Iran retains its right to enrich uranium on its own soil.

Iranian MP apologizes after son’s involvement in traffic accident

Deputy Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, Ali Nikzad, issued a public apology following a recent traffic accident involving his son and a police officer in Tehran’s Vanak Square.

Conservative journalist urges Iran deputy speaker to resign over son’s alleged assault on police officer

Prominent Iranian conservative journalist Mohammad Mohajeri has called for the resignation of Ali Nikzad, Deputy Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, following reports that Nikzad’s son injured a police officer in Tehran.

Qalibaf re-elected as Iranian parliament speaker for sixth consecutive year

Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has been re-elected as Speaker of Iran’s Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majles) for the sixth consecutive year.

Iran parliament emphasizes peaceful nuclear rights, including uranium enrichment

The Iranian parliament members, in a statement, stressed the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program and reaffirmed that the Islamic Republic will never relinquish its nuclear rights.

Iranian parliament reapproves reduced working hours, Thursday closures to address Guardian Council concerns

In a renewed effort to address objections raised by the Guardian Council, Iran’s Parliament has once again passed legislation reducing weekly working hours and instituting Thursday closures for government offices, this time with amendments.

Iranian lawmakers to Trump: “Persian Gulf Is Our Homeland”

Members of Iran’s Parliament have issued a strong statement addressed to US President Donald Trump, reaffirming the historical and geopolitical identity of the Persian Gulf amid reports of plans to rename the waterway.

Iran’s Parlianent: No foreign involvement in Shahid Rajaei blast

Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, stated that based on reports from MPs dispatched to Shahid Rajaei Port and other assessments, the recent explosion at the port did not have any foreign origin.

Motion to impeach Iran’s minister of roads, urban development gains momentum in Parliament

More than 40 Iranian lawmakers have signed a motion to impeach the Minister of Roads and Urban Development, with the number reportedly on the rise.

Parliament speaker slams Israel’s threats as ‘delusional’ rhetoric to derail US talks

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has stated Tehran does not take seriously Tel Aviv's delusional rhetoric against Iran, meant to influence the ongoing indirect negotiations with Washington.

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