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Iranian official says diplomacy only solution to Yemen crisis

The National Security and Foreign Policy chief of Parliament censured the international community’s silence toward the deadly Saudi airstrikes against Yemen.

Excessive demands kill Iran nuclear deal: Larijani

A final deal can be reached if the P5+1 adopts a rational approach, abstains from making excessive demands, and avoids new issues during the talks on drafting the final text of an agreement, Larijani said.

Leader: Solving nuclear issue easy if all rely on domestic resources

The Supreme Leader stressed that his views regarding the nuclear issue are the same as the ones asserted before.

FM Zarif makes powerful case in parliament for nuclear talks

The Iranian foreign minister makes a convincing case in parliament for nuclear talks and the questions surrounding them. Speaker Larijani praises the explanations as sufficient.

Controversy surrounding a bill that would call for a halt to nuclear talks

Some MPs have withdrawn their signatures from the bill citing the deceitful tactics of its sponsors.

Iran’s top MP opposes motion to halt nuclear talks

The speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly has warned fellow MPs against getting carried away by a politically charged atmosphere over the nuclear issue.

Bill to halt Iran-P5+1 talks contradicts Iran’s Constitution: MP

The bill which would require a halt to nuclear talks unless the US stops its threatening rhetoric against the Islamic Republic will be rejected by the Custodians Council, Davatgari predicted.

Has former IRIB chief set his sights on Speaker’s chair?

An Iranian daily has taken a look at the 2016 parliamentary vote, saying the former IRIB boss is likely to stand for parliament and even vie for the top MP’s chair.

MPs release statement detailing what negotiators should and should not do

MPs issue a statement that calls on Iranian negotiators to make sure the red lines of the establishment are not crossed in any final deal.

Iran’s Larijani praises nuclear negotiators’ efforts

The Iranian top MP warned of the stumbling blocks in nuclear talks, which he said are created by a number of states trying to hamper the finalization of an agreement.

Book, Paper Conservation-Restoration Center at parliament’s library

A photo gallery that depicts efforts by Iranian experts to restore books and documents at the Book and Paper Conservation-Restoration Center of parliament’s library.

Principlist news website dissects parliamentary committee session attended by FM

A principlist website says there were three main problems associated with a parliamentary committee session attended by Foreign Minister Zarif and its coverage by IRIB.

Zarif removed many ambiguities: Senior MP

No one is opposed to negotiations over Iran's nuclear case because negotiations are the only way out of the dispute, said Naghavi.

New Year greetings on the floor (Photos)

Warm, friendly greetings open the first session of the Iranian parliament.

Iranian MPs urge NAM to condemn Saudi aggression against Yemen

The international community should condemn such violation of the international and humanitarian laws, one MP said.

Iranian MPs set conditions for comprehensive nuclear deal

Iranian MPs urge the country's nuclear negotiators to bravely and wholeheartedly shield the dignity of the Iranian nation in talks with P5+1.

110 MPs express support for attacked lawmaker

A member of Parliament said Sunday that 110 MPs have signed a letter to the judiciary chief expressing support for their colleague in the Parliament Ali Motahhari who was attacked last Monday by unknown people.

A normal day in world’s parliaments with fighting politicians (Photos)

Parliaments across the world have time and again witnessed scuffles break out between lawmakers from different parties over political and non-political issues.

Iran’s legislative elections to come on February 26, 2016

The Guardian Council has announced that Iran's parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections will be held on February 26, 2016.

Iran MPs take symbolic dust storm protest to parliament floor

Iranian MPs from Khuzestan, Ilam and Kermanshah appear on parliament floor with their protective face masks to symbolically protest poor air conditions in their home provinces.

Parliament supports nuclear negotiators: Larijani

According to an edict by the Supreme Leader which bans the proliferation and stockpiling of nuclear weapons, the West should not be worried about Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, said Larijani.

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.

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