Iran's Parliament

Speaker Ghalibaf:

Iran judges US by its actions rather than its rhetoric

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Lashing out at US deployment of new military warfare to the region while claiming that it seeks to halt war, the Iranian parliament speaker has said that Tehran judges Washington by its actions rather than its rhetoric.

Iran army blasts UK parliament blacklisting of IRGC

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran Army has strongly condemned a recent decision by the British Parliament to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization

Iran’s parliament holds 1st open session after 4 months

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA)–Iran's Parliament convened its first public session in over four months on Mon. evening, approving reforms to its internal rules to allow virtual meeting during emergencies and introducing a new bill on Hormuz Strait management.

Iranian lawmaker:

Action for security of Hormuz’ bill introduced in parliament

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) –Chairman of Iran Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has said Strategic Action for Security and Sustainable Progress of the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf’ bill was formally introduced in parliament.

Era of one-sided deals ‘over’: Ghalibaf warns US officials

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – The Iranian parliament speaker has said the era of "one-sided deals" is over, highlighting a provision of Islamabad memorandum of understanding that affirms Iran's authority over the management of the Strait of Hormuz.

Ghalibaf warns US against breaking potential commitment

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned the United States against reneging on the commitments that Washington could undertake as part of a potential memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran.

Iran parl. speaker:

US naval blockade, escalation of Israeli crime ‘truce breach'

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said that the US naval blockade against Iran and the escalation of Israeli war crimes in Lebanon are clear violations of the ceasefire, warning every choice has a price.

Iran parl. to soon approve legislation on Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – An Iranian lawmaker has said that the Parliament is expected to review and approve legislation formalizing the country’s management and sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

Leader:

Enemy seeking to sow discord in Iran to compensate its defeat

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has said enemies of the country, especially the US and Israel, are seeking to sow seeds of discord in Iran to make up for their defeats on the battlefield.

Ghalibaf reinstates as Iranian Parliament Speaker

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf was reelected as speaker of Iranian Parliament after winning the majority of votes cast by lawmakers on Monday.

Ghalibaf appointed Iran’s special envoy for China Affairs

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has been appointed as the country's special representative for China’s affairs.

Iran to unveil new mechanism for Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker says the country has devised a new mechanism to control maritime traffic through a “designated route” in the Strait of Hormuz, which includes charging fees for "the specialized services."

Iran parliament finalizes plan to secure Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iran’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has finalized a comprehensive plan for the security and development of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, the chairman of the commision says.

All ships must have Iran’s permission to pass through Hormuz

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker has said that all ships that seek to pass through the Strait of Hormuz must first secure Iranian armed forces’ authorization.

US dream in Iran to never come true: Dep. parl. speaker

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy parliament speaker has warned the United States will miserably fail to achieve its objectives against Tehran, saying Washington ignites conflicts around the world to advance its interests.

Parl. advances legislation on ‘new legal regime’ in Hormuz

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – The Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has ratified a motion allowing the country to set up a new legal regime for the control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran’s sovereignty over Hormuz inviolable: senior MP

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – Deputy speaker of the Iranian parliament Ali Nikzad says that Iran's sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz is inviolable, warning that any act of adventurism will receive a decisive response.

Iran’s parliament speaker:

From “regime change” to “hey! can anyone find our pilots?

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Iranian parliament speaker has reacted to downing of US fighter jet, stating that “regime change” in Iran has now been turned into “hey, can anyone find our pilots” please”.

Economic official:

Iran's strategic reserves in good condition

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – The chairman of the Economic Commission of Iranian parliament says there is currently no shortage offoodstuff and goods in any part of the country.

Assassination attempt against Iranian lawmaker failed

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Local Iranian media said Friday that an assassination attempt against Abbas Bigdali, the lawmaker representing the people of Takestan in the Iranian parliament failed and the perpetrators were detained.

MP:

Iran prepares proposal for Geneva nuclear talks with US

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker says that the Iranian negotiating team has prepared a proposal package to avoid wasting time in the next round of talks with the US in Geneva, adding that, from experience, he is not optimistic.

Iran parliament holds closed-door session on nuclear talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – A closed-door session of Iran’s Parliament has held to review the latest developments in negotiations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States, with Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in attendance.

Iran to cut off aggressor’s hand if attacked: Lawmaker

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Parliament Speaker Ali Nikzad says that Iran is fully prepared for any scenario, emphasizing that the country’s powerful armed forces will cut off hands of aggressor in case of any attack.

Tehran to host APA General Assembly

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Iran has been selected to host the Asian Parliamentary Assembly in Tehran next year.

Iranian Parl. reacts to Trump rhetoric against Leader

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Reacting to Trump’s rhetoric leveled against Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Iranian lawmakers say that any attack against the Leader is tantamount to waging all-out war against the entire Islamic world.