Parliament
All News about Iranian Parliament – Iran’s Parliament, separate from the government, is an elected chamber of lawmakers with its own factions and responsibilities. The Parliament section of IFP News offers up-to-date coverage of everything related to the Majlis, or Parliament.
Rahimi paid money to MPs to prevent impeachment: Deputy
An Iranian MP has said that new charges should be leveled against the former vice-president for insulting the establishment and disputing the legislative elections.
Iran parliamentary committee cuts National Development Fund’s share of oil
The share of National Development Fund of Iran from oil revenues has decreased to 20 percent from a previous 26 percent.
Iran parliament to retaliate any new US Congress sanctions
Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that the Iranian lawmakers will adopt a bill requiring the government to increase uranium enrichment level in case fresh sanctions are slapped on Iran by the US Congress.
Muslim nations must close ranks against Israel: Larijani
The top MP said the status quo in Syria is not in the interest of any country, calling for political efforts to restore stability to the conflict-stricken country.
Iran’s top MP to visit Turkey to attend an Islamic parliamentary meeting
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani is to visit Turkey on January 20 to deliver a speech at the 10th meeting of the Islamic Inter-Parliamentary Union (IIPU).
If sanctions persisted, we would go for 60 percent enrichment: MP
If the US forged ahead with its sanctions, an initiative which grants the government the go-ahead to enrich uranium to 60 percent levels would be handed over to the Presiding Board, said Asafari.
Iran to expedite nuclear program if US fails to lift sanctions
Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has said that Iranian lawmakers are seeking to ratify a bill to resume nuclear enrichment if new Western sanctions are imposed on Iran.
The controversy a speech on the floor caused
Newspapers and MPs with different political leanings have reacted differently to Ali Motahari’s comments that sparked a brawl in parliament.
Iran MPs support foreign minister over nuclear talks
Iranian lawmakers have unanimously supported the Iranian foreign minister’s remarks on the performance of the country's negotiating team in nuclear talks with P5+1.
Iran will never give up nuclear rights: Zarif
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran will never give up the nuclear rights of the Iranian nation, vowing to defend national interests in nuclear talks with P5+1.
Larijani congratulates counterparts on Christmas
Iran's parliament speaker congratulates Jesus Christ's birth, saying violence and extremism are the main concerns of all nations and followers of divine religions.
President Rouhani is to bring down the curtain on illegal wiretaps
To safeguard civic rights, the recent bill presented to parliament by President Rouhani seeks to end unlawful intelligence gathering on members of the public.
P5+1 changed nuclear demands, redlines: Iran negotiator
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has briefed parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee on recent nuclear talks.
US anti-ISIL fight political stunt: Iran’s Majlis speaker
“Iran has carried out no airstrikes either directly or in collaboration with others [against ISIL] because it regards this course [of action] as wrong,” said the parliament speaker.
Absence of powerful parties damages parliament’s efficacy: MP
Ahmad Tavakoli who represents Tehran in parliament challenges a lack of multiparty system in Iran’s legislature, saying this harms people’s interests.
Anti-ISIL campaign needs political plan: Larijani
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani underscores the need for a political roadmap in any campaign against ISIL terrorists.
What Zarif told MPs in a closed-door meeting of parliament
Following marathon nuclear talks in Vienna, the Iranian foreign minister has attended a parliamentary session in camera to brief MPs on what went on in the talks in the Austrian capital.
Larijani: Iran, Russia enjoy amicable ties
Ali Larijani, the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, has said that Iran and Russia have amicable ties and continue their consultations on what is happening in the region.
Will president’s new pick for Science Ministry get a nod from parliament?
Dr. Ahmadi Danesh-Ashtiani will be President Rouhani's fourth nominee seeking parliament's a vote of confidence to take charge of the Ministry of Science.
Iraq security important for neighbors: Iran Majlis speaker
There is ample potential for the further growth of Tehran-Baghdad relations, said the Iranian top MP.
Iran lawmakers urge full removal of sanctions
Iranian MPs have asked for the lifting of all sanctions immediately after the conclusion of a final nuclear deal with P5+1, calling on the nuclear team not to accept any restrictions on enrichment and research activities related to nuclear fuel cycle.
Nili rejected; science ministry remains bossless
President Rouhani’s choice for the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology fails to secure the nod of the parliament.
Iran’s Parliamentary Delegation Due in Moscow
A delegation of Iranian MPs is to leave Tehran for Moscow for a 5-day visit.
Iran, P5+1 agree on principle issues: Rouhani
As for general questions, there is consensus between Iran and P5+1, yet details are yet to be agreed over.
Iran MPs denounce UK Cameron’s allegations against Tehran
Iranian lawmakers have strongly condemned British prime minister’s recent allegations against the Islamic Republic in which he charged Iran with harboring terrorism.