Parliament

Iran will only accept a fair agreement in nuclear talks with the U.S., lawmakers say

Parliament said that Iran will only accept a fair agreement in nuclear talks with the U.S., calling for the lifting of sanctions.

Iran’s offensive military assets are well-protected

Officials in Iran said that the country’s offensive military capabilities are well-protected.

Lawmakers assert Iran’s historical and geopolitical rights over the Persian Gulf

Members of the Iranian Parliament, in a statement, underlined that “the Persian Gulf is our homeland,” signifying the importance of the water body for Iranians.

Parliament speaker offers condolence over demise of Pope Francis

Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf expressed his condolences over the demise of Pope Francis.

Threats to Iran’s nuclear industry will draw ‘devastating’ response: Parliament commission

The National Security and Foreign Policy Commission criticized the IAEA for becoming a tool in the hands of the West instead of adhering to its mandate to support countries in accessing peaceful nuclear energy.

Terror victim families protest Italian parliament's support for anti-Iran terrorists

A group of terror victims families write open letter to the Italian Parliament voicing their strong protest to that parliament’s support for murderous terrorists as a shameful act.

Iran lawmakers vote for reducing weekly working hours 40

Iran’s Parliament has voted to reduce weekly working hours from 44 to 40.

Parliament ratifies agreement on prisoner swap with Venezuela

The members of the Parliament approve the agreement on the transfer of convicts between Iran and Venezuela which includes a preamble and 22 articles.

President says Iran facing ‘all-out economic war’

President Pezeshkian said Iran was facing an “all-out economic war” being waged by enemies to stir economic turmoil in the country.

Parliament gives vote of no-confidence to economy minister

Abdolnaser Hemmati welcomes an impeachment motion in Parliament against him, saying the process is a manifestation of political progress.

Economy minister defends performance, says Iran able to overcome challenges

Economy Minister Abdolnaser Hemmati says Iran will overcome economic challenges, as he defends his ministry's performance.

Nations outsourcing their security destined to fail: Qalibaf

Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf, Iran’s Parliament speaker, says countries that depend on others for their security and development will encounter failure.

Iran MPs strongly condemn European Parliament’s anti-Iran resolution

Any attempt by the European Parliament to label the IRGC as a terrorist organization will provoke a strong response from Iran, lawmakers say.

Hamas is alive, continues resistance more strongly: Iranian Speaker

Iran's Parliament speaker appreciates Hamas, stressing that the Palestinian resistance movement is stronger than before.

British parl. condemns gov’t silence on Israeli crimes in Gaza

Qalibaf promulgates maritime pollution law amendments

Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has promulgated the law amending the annexes of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships.

Qalibaf urges parliamentary dialogue to achieve violence-free world

Tehran, IRNA - In a message to his counterparts in Christian nations, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf called for close dialogue among legislative bodies to create a world free of “violence and extremism".

Iran MPs endorse general provisions of free trade bill with EAEU

Tehran, IRNA - Members of the Majlis (Iranian Parliament) have agreed on the general provisions of the bill for a free trade agreement between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and its member states.

‘Fall of Zionists will remain on agenda’: IRGC chief tells Parliament

Tehran, IRNA - The Commander in Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has reassured lawmakers that Iran remains a regional power despite the fall of the Syrian government, saying that the elimination of the Zionist regime is still a priority.

Iran Parliament approves mutual legal assistance treaty with Pakistan

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian lawmakers have passed a single urgency bill on mutual legal assistance treaty (MLAT) in civil and commercial matters between Iran and Pakistan.

Iran MPs pass bill on free trade agreement with Syria

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian lawmakers have passed the outlines and details of a bill amending the appendix to the free trade agreement between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Syrian Arab Republic.

Iranian MPs hail Pezeshkian govt.’s strong stance on Gaza, Lebanon

Tehran, IRNA - Members of the Iranian Parliament have voiced their strong support for the powerful positions taken by the government of President Masoud Pezeshkian, praising its unwavering commitment to stand with the people of Gaza and Lebanon amid escalating Israeli aggression.

Iran parl. committee urges decisive response to Israel’s crimes in Lebanon

Tehran, IRNA – The National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Parliament (Majlis) has called for a decisive response to Israel’s US-backed crimes in Lebanon.

Iran parliament amends air services agreement with Iraq

Tehran, IRNA – The Iranian parliament has amended a bill that sets out the details of a bilateral air services agreement with Iraq.

Kanaani: Parliament vote of confidence to new cabinet ‘strong support’ for Iran foreign policy

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said that parliament’s vote of confidence for the entire cabinet members of President Masoud Pezeshkian serves as a strong support to pursue the Islamic Republic’s foreign policy.

President Pezeshkian appreciates parliament’s absolute support for Cabinet

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has appreciated the country’s parliament for its vote of confidence in his list of Cabinet ministers, saying the fact that the legislature approved all the ministers is a sign of high level of cooperation and synergy between the two branches of the government.