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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.

Iranian parliamentary investigation finds ‘negligence’ in deadly port explosion, undermines ‘sabotage’ as unlikely

A parliamentary investigation has determined that “systemic negligence” caused Saturday’s deadly explosion at Shahid Rajaei Port, in southern Iran, according to a member of the delegation sent by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf to the site of the massive blast that killed dozens and wounded hundreds.

Iran parliament rejects urgency bills on daylight saving time changes

Iran's Parliament voted down both emergency motions seeking to grant the government authority to adjust the country's official clock and working hours.

Iranian lawmakers condemn desecration of Quran in the Netherlands

Over 170 members of Iran’s Parliament have issued a statement strongly condemning the recent act of desecration against the Holy Quran in the Dutch capital. The statement was read aloud in Sunday’s open session of the parliament.

Iranian speaker rejects claim, confirms parl’t was aware of Muscat negotiations with US

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has denied claims that legislators were kept in the dark about indirect nuclear negotiations with the US held on Saturday in Oman.

Iran’s parliament approves Thursday holidays for government offices

Iran’s Parliament has approved a bill mandating a five-day workweek for government offices, effectively making Thursdays a day off.

Iran’s parliament ousts economy minister, first in President Pezeshkian’s cabinet

Iran’s Parliament voted to impeach Economy Minister Abdolnaser Hemmati on Sunday, marking the first red card in President Masoud Pezeshkian’s administration less than seven months into its term.

Iranian parliament begins impeaching economy minister

The Iranian Parliament on Sunday initiated impeachment proceedings against Economy Minister Abdolnaser Hemmati, with President Massoud Pezeshkian in attendance.

Parliamentary research center: Only 19% of Internet users in Iran do not use VPNs 

According to a survey conducted by Iran’s Parliamentary Research Center, approximately 81% of internet users in the country rely on VPNs to bypass online restrictions. Additionally, more than half of respondents expressed skepticism about the Iranian government's ability to ease internet restrictions. 

Iranian MP advocates for nuclear armament, citing North Korea’s example

A member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has suggested that Iran should pursue the development of nuclear weapons to bolster its deterrence capabilities, arguing that North Korea's possession of nuclear weapons has resulted in a more conciliatory stance from the US.

Controversial citizenship law sparks debate in Iranian parliament

A controversial citizenship law has drawn significant attention in Iran’s Parliament, following a letter written by senior political figure Seyyed Kamal Kharazi to the Leader.

Iranian MPs slam European Parliament’s anti-Tehran resolution

Iranian lawmakers have strongly condemned the recent European Parliament’s “interventionist and biased” resolution against Tehran over human rights.

Dozens of Iranian MPs file complaint against VP Zarif over Davos comments

Sixty members of the Iranian Parliament have filed a complaint with the Attorney General against the country’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif, following his recent remarks at the World Economic Forum (WED) in Davos last week, Tehran MP Mohammad Seraj announced.

Iranian parl’t investigates daily ‘disappearance’ of 20 million liters of fuel

Iran’s Parliament has launched an investigation into the daily ‘disappearance’ and smuggling of 20 million liters of fuel, following recent statements by the Iranian president and parliament speaker.

Iran President’s request to appoint Sunni MP in govt. resubmitted to parliament

A member of the Iranian Parliament’s presidium announced that the Iranian President has sent a letter to the Parliament regarding the potential appointment of Abdolkarim Hosseinzadeh, an Iranian MP, to the government.

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