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Iran’s Parliament to Discuss Retaliation of US Sanctions Bill

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The Iranian lawmakers are going to discuss a motion to take reciprocal measures in retaliation to a bill the US Senate has passed to impose new sanctions on Tehran, an Iranian MP said.
IFP Exclusive

Iran, Sweden to Expand Parliamentary Ties

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Tehran and Stockholm have called for expansion of parliamentary ties as a prelude to broadening bilateral relations between the two countries in various fields.
IFP Exclusive

Tehran Shooting: Casualties Reported after Twin Attacks

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A security guard and a citizen have been killed in a shooting at the Iranian parliament and a suicide attack on Imam Khomeini Mausoleum, according to media reports.
IFP Exclusive

Iranian MPs Thank Police for Providing Elections’ Security

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A number of Iranian lawmakers have expressed their gratitude towards Iran’s police forces for their efforts to ensure the security at the time of the country’s May 19 elections.
Media Wire

Larijani Re-Elected as Speaker of Iran’s Parliament

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The Iranian legislators on Wednesday elected Ali Larijani as the speaker of the parliament for 10th consecutive year.
IFP Exclusive

“Pledge to Increase Cash Subsidies Aimed at Buying Votes”

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A top Iranian parliamentarian says the promise of increasing cash handouts by some presidential candidates is a clear example of vote-buying.
IFP Exclusive

“Rise in Cash Subsidies Needs MPs’ Approval”

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A top Iranian parliamentarian says the issue of increasing cash subsidies, promised by certain presidential candidates, will be subject to the Parliament’s approval.
IFP Exclusive

Can Religious Minorities Run in Iran Local Elections?

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While Iran’s Guardian Council is opposed to the candidacy of religious minorities in City and VillageCouncils elections in Muslim-majority areas, Iranian parliament speaker says they can run for local votes in all parts of the country.
IFP Exclusive

MP Urges Competent Women to Run for Iran Local Elections

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An Iranian lawmaker called on competent women to run for Iran’s City and Village Councils elections due to be held in May across the country.
IFP Exclusive

Women’s Central Position in Iran’s Parliament

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Women have had a central role in the present term of the Iranian Parliament as shown by an interesting photo featuring the portraits of all the lawmakers, recently posted on the legislative body’s Telegram channel.
Environment

MP Warns against Increased Smuggling of Iran’s Soil

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An Iranian MP has warned that Iran’s soil is being increasingly smuggled to other countries, expressing dissatisfaction with the failure of related bodies to identify and arrest the smugglers.
Government

Iran’s Roads Minister Survives Impeachment

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Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development survived an impeachment bid by the Parliament after securing a vote of confidence from lawmakers.
IFP Exclusive

Iranian Reformists Propose Motion to Punish Speech Disruptors

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A group of reformist and pro-government members of the Iranian Parliament have, in a recent move, proposed a plan to guarantee the security of the ceremonies held in the country by imposing punitive measures against speech disruptors. The motion, however, has received a negative reaction from the opposing party.
IFP Exclusive

Iranian Officials Obliged to Fully Report Amount of Properties

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Based on a bill passed by the Parliament, Iranian authorities, from the Leader and president to ministers and vice-presidents, are obligated to report the amount and details of their possessions and properties to the country’s Judiciary.
Media Wire

Iran MPs Call for Counter-Measures Against US Senate Vote

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Iranian lawmakers have condemned a US Senate vote to extend the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA), urging the administration of President Hassan Rouhani to adopt proper counter-measures.
Economy

13% Growth in Budget Bill Rouhani Submitted to Parliament

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Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani presented the draft budget for the next Iranian year (which will begin on March 21, 2017) to the Parliament on Sunday.
Foreign Policy

Extension of Anti-Iran Sanctions Will Have No ‘Executive Effect’: Zarif

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the extension of Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) in the US will have no “executive effect” and will merely be a sign of the US government’s unreliability.
IFP Exclusive

Reactions to an Overnight Attempt to Arrest Iranian MP

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An attempt to arrest the reformist Iranian lawmaker Mahmoud Sadeqi on Sunday has sparked great controversy during the past few days in Iran.
Asia

Iran Takes Part in Asian Parliamentary Assembly in Cambodia

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An Iranian parliamentary delegation is attending the 9th Plenary Session of Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) which is underway in Cambodia.
IFP Exclusive

Next Iranian Parliament to Be Formed of 3 Powerful Sides

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The reformist Etemad Daily in an article has examined the results of parliamentary elections held earlier on Friday, February 26, across Iran, suggesting that the new parliament would witness a fair combination of reformists, conservatives, and independents
Parliament

New Year greetings on the floor (Photos)

Emad Askarieh -
Warm, friendly greetings open the first session of the Iranian parliament.
Hard News

Iranian president tweets in reaction to parliamentary rejection of his choice for science minister

Emad Askarieh -
The Iranian President takes his reaction to parliament's rejection of his choice for science minister to Twitter.
Government

Nili rejected; science ministry remains bossless

Emad Askarieh -
President Rouhani’s choice for the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology fails to secure the nod of the parliament.
Environment

Top MP describes damage to Gaza environment unprecedented

Emad Askarieh -
Iranian parliament speaker describes environmental damage Gaza has suffered in the recent invasion by the Israeli military as unprecedented.
Parliament

Larijani re-elected as Iran Majlis speaker

Emad Askarieh -
Iranian lawmakers have elected Ali Larijani as the speaker of Iran’s Majlis (parliament) for the third consecutive year.
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