US Congress

Trump’s populist policies should be a lesson for ‘Biden’

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Iranian President’s Chief of Staff said that US President Trump's populist policies should be a lesson for the next president of the United States.
2021-01-07 18:07
Congress certifies Biden victory after riots at Capitol

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – After a chaotic day in Washington DC, the US Congress certified the victory of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
2021-01-07 12:44
Unprecedented violence in Capitol claims at least 4 lives

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Trump supporters stormed the US Congress amid the body’s session to certify Electoral College results.
2021-01-07 09:18
Trump says will win election if Mike Pence comes to help

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – “If Vice President Mike Pence comes through for us, we will win the Presidency,” US President Donald Trump said.
2021-01-06 11:57
US approves potential sale of 3,000 smart bombs to Riyadh

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – The US State Department has approved the potential sale of 3,000 precision-guided munitions to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in a deal valued at up to $290 billion, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.
2020-12-30 08:38
Trump accused of temper tantrums, conspiracy theories

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Republican congressman has accused Trump of temper tantrums and conspiracy theories.
2020-12-27 20:04
Donald Trump accused of betraying US national security

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – US Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Adam Schiff accused Donald Trump of betraying national security.
2020-12-20 10:03
AIPAC has poisoned US politics for years, says Iran Foreign Minister

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in his Twitter account reacted to the recent report by the 'Jewish Telegraphic Agency' on American Israel Public Affairs Committee's (AIPAC) order to the US Congress on the Zionist plan to occupy the West Bank.
2020-06-11 19:44
US Democrats warn Trump against any military action on Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – A number of congressional Democrats have warned President Trump against any actions that could lead to war with Iran.
2020-04-03 14:35
Congressmembers urge gov. to be transparent on injured servicemen during Iran missile response

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Two members of the US Congress wrote a letter to the Department of Defense, asking the body to be transparent regarding the number and extent of injuries during Iran’s missile attack at Ain al-Assad Base.
2020-02-05 14:15
US House votes to impeach Trump for abuse of power, obstruction of Congress

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – The US House of Representatives approved two articles of impeachment against US President Donald Trump, making him the third US president to be impeached. A trial to determine Trump’s innocence or guilt of the accusations, which include abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, will be held in the Republican-controlled US Senate.
2019-12-19 09:21
US panel sets deadline for Trump to attend impeachment hearings

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – A US congressional panel on Friday gave President Donald Trump one week to say whether his legal counsel intends to introduce evidence and call witnesses in upcoming impeachment proceedings that could lead to formal charges of misconduct within a few weeks.
2019-11-30 10:38
Iran FM spokesman condemns US congressional resolution on Hong Kong

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has rejected a resolution adopted by the US Congress on Hong Kong, condemning interference in the internal affairs of the other countries.
2019-10-07 22:00
IRGC Navy chief:

Israeli presence in Persian Gulf could 'spark war'

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MAN) – The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Navy warned on Sunday that any illegitimate presence by the Zionists in the Persian Gulf waters could spark a war, consequences of which lie with the US and the UK.
2019-08-12 10:49
US lawmakers introduce resolution for re-entry into Iran nuclear deal

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives introduced a resolution for US' re-entry into the Iran nuclear deal, which President Donald Trump quit last year.
2019-07-17 10:56
By: Saeed Sobahani

The new controversy provoked by the racist president

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – President Donald Trump has repeatedly proven that he is a racist. He has not only taken action to protect racial minorities, especially African Americans but also provides full support for whites and racist and nationalist groups in the United States. During his presidency, Trump has increased the pressure on immigrants and has repeatedly offended blacks. The recent insult to some of the black congressional delegates has sparked anger at American public opinion.
2019-07-16 20:51
Trump hits back congress women over his racist tweets

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – As the House of Representatives prepared to vote on a resolution condemning President Trump’s racist tweets about four minority lawmakers, he lashed out at the freshman Democrats again on Tuesday and questioned why Congress was not rebuking them instead.
2019-07-16 19:32
Trump tweets racist attacks at Democratic congresswomen: report

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump, who has a long history of making racist remarks, once again used racist language on Sun. to attack progressive Democratic congresswomen, falsely implying they weren't natural-born American citizens.
2019-07-15 10:52
American lawmakers urge Trump to interfere in Syria in favour of Israeli regime's security

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – In a bipartisan letter, some 400 senators and representatives in the US Congress from both Republican and Democratic parties recommend Trump interfere in Syria to ensure security of Israeli regime.
2019-05-21 17:45
Muslim congresswomen slam Israeli regime for killing Palestinians

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Two Muslim US congresswomen, Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, have slammed the Israeli regime for killing innocent women and children in Gaza.
2019-05-06 15:19
By: Hanif Ghaffari

How to analyze the new poll in Iowa?

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – The Guardian, in one of its most recent articles, has been reviewing the latest polls in the Democratic Party of America.
2019-03-11 15:20
Former attorney says ‘racist’ Trump lied about business in Russia

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – Donald Trump’s former attorney Michael Cohen spoke out for the last time on Wednesday before heading to prison for a series of tax and campaign finance charges.
2019-02-28 13:35
VIDEO: Congress empty as US government shutdown persists

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Congress halls appear empty amid US federal shutdown. The shutdown will extend into next week when the Senate is set to adjourn. President Trump has threatened to “entirely” block US-Mexico border over the $5 billion border wall funding issue. Building a wall on the US-Mexico border was one of Trump's key promises throughout his presidential campaign. (Source: AFP)
2018-12-29 18:39
US Congress seeks sanctions on Iran’s cryptocurrency efforts: report

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – US lawmakers have introduced a bill this week in Congress to undermine Iran’s efforts to develop its own cryptocurrency.
2018-12-22 14:29
US government set to shuts down over border wall disputes

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – The US federal government partially shut down after members of Congress failed to resolve disputes over $5 billion in spending for President Donald Trump’s border wall.
2018-12-22 10:40
By: Ruhollah Ghasemian

US trying to avenge defeat at the United Nations

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – The US House of Representatives and Senate approved a new draft law against leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah. Approval of the draft law follows the recent failure of the United States to condemn Hamas.
2018-12-17 17:12
Murder of Khashoggi hardened Congress resistance to nuclear agreement with KSA: Daryl Kimball

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Daryl Kimball, executive director of the Arms Control Association in Washington, says “I do not believe the Congress will approve a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia if it does not meet the “Gold Standard.”
2018-12-02 12:44
Congress reacts negatively to Trump’s statement on backing S Arabia

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump’s Tue. statement in support of Saudi Arabia in the face of Khashoggi’s murder has drawn strong criticism worldwide, even from top Senate Republicans.
2018-11-21 13:57
By: Hanif Ghaffari

Democrats vs. Trump: The dispute is intensified

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – The mid-term elections in the United States ended with the majority of Republicans in the Senate, and Democrats' victory in the House of Representatives. Democrats in the House of Representatives are now preparing themselves to confront Trump and challenge his position at the White House, as they seem to be disappointed with the resistance of the Senate to Trump and his friends.
2018-11-17 16:35