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Iranian lawmakers receive suspended prison sentences, media bans

Iran’s Judiciary announced on Saturday that former lawmaker Mostafa Kavakebian and current Tehran representative Abolfazl Zohrevand have been sentenced to prison and banned from media activities in separate court rulings related to their public remarks.

Iranian parliament rejects urgent motion to suspend CFT accession process

Iran’s Parliament on Tuesday voted against a motion to debate urgently a proposal that would have barred the government from submitting documents related to the country’s accession to the Convention on Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT).

Iranian parliament approves plan to remove four zeros from national currency

The Iranian Parliament has approved amendments to the Monetary and Banking Reform Bill, which includes removing four zeros from the national currency.

Iran undermines UN snapback sanctions as ‘illegal,’ vows non-compliance

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared on Sunday that Tehran does not recognize the legality of the so-called “snapback” mechanism or the reimposition of UN sanctions.

Iranian lawmakers urge withdrawal from NPT amid rising tensions

Sixty members of Iran’s parliament have called on the government to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and to halt any negotiations requested by the US or the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iran’s parliament vows strong response if snapback mechanism is triggered

Iran’s Parliament held a closed-door session on Tuesday to discuss potential responses to the activation of the UN “snapback” mechanism, which could reimpose previously lifted Security Council sanctions against Tehran.

Iranian parliament speaker: Majlis is offspring of Constitutional Revolution

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, marked the anniversary of the Constitutional Revolution over a century ago by emphasizing the nation’s historic resistance to despotism and foreign domination.

Iran’s Parliament chief: Israel’s actions in Gaza reminiscent of Nazi crimes

Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, has described Israel’s actions in Gaza as reminder of Nazi crimes, warning that every moment of delay in confronting Israel is tantamount to complicity in the crimes of the “Nazis of the 21st century.”

Iranian lawmakers urge withdrawal of “false content” bill amid free speech concerns

Nineteen Iranian lawmakers have called on President Massoud Pezeshkian to immediately withdraw a controversial bill aimed at combatting the spread of “false content” online, warning it could severely restrict freedom of expression and independent journalism.

Iranian MP criticizes draft bill targeting ‘false news’ on social media

Ali Azari, spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament’s Legal and Judicial Commission, has strongly criticized a new draft bill aimed at combating the spread of “false news content” on social media.

Iranian parliament approves urgent review of bill targeting false news on social media

Iran’s parliament approved on Sunday the double-urgency review of a government bill aimed at combating the spread of false news content on social media.

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.

Kayhan urges Iran’s parliament to approve NPT withdrawal to counter snapback threat

In a sharply worded editorial, Iran’s Kayhan newspaper has called on the Iranian Parliament to pass legislation mandating withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if the Western parties activate the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)’s “snapback” mechanism.

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.

Journalist: Iranian parl’t reportedly considers Hormuz Strait closure amid Western pressure

A senior Iranian journalist noted that members of parliament are reportedly reviewing a proposal to consider the strategic use of the Strait of Hormuz as leverage against hostile actions by Western governments and Israel.

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.

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.

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.

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