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.
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.
Iran Not to Cooperate with Fake US-Led Anti-ISIL Coalition
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani described the US-led coalition against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist group as a 'political joke', and said Tehran will not cooperate in such a fake coalition.
My father is bracing for upcoming legislative elections: Mohsen Rafsanjani
Will Hashemi unite with reformists in upcoming parliamentary elections?
Iran to deal with the country from which downed Israeli drone took off
Iranian parliament takes steps toward dealing with the country that allowed downed Israeli drone to take off on an anti-Iranian mission.
Iran’s Larijani Lambasts US for Starting Terrorism in Region
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani blamed the US for initiating and sponsoring terrorism in the region, and said Washington's occupation of the regional states caused a boost in terrorist actions.
Parliament Speaker: Only Resistance Can Liberate Palestine
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani in a message to Politburo Chief of the Palestinian Resistance Hamas Movement Khalid Mashal felicitated him on the recent victory of the Palestinians in the Gaza war against Israel, and underlined that Palestinians should continue their armed struggle against Tel Aviv as the only way to liberate their occupied lands.
During impeachment there was no disrespect for science minister
A principlist MP says impeachment of the science minister was standard procedure and President Rouhani’s choice of replacement is not viewed as an act of defiance.
Science minister fails to win vote of confidence in parliament
Minister of science, research and technology Reza Faraji-Dana fails to re-win a vote of confidence from parliament deputies.
Parliament invites Zarif ‘to report’ on nuclear negotiations
A member of Iran’s parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has said they have invited FM to report on nuclear negotiations.