Iran's Parliament
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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.
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Parliament Presiding Board elections
TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – The lawmakers in the Iranian Parliament elected the new members of the Presiding Board of the parliament on Monday. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf was relected as the Speaker of the parliament after winning 235 out of 279 votes.
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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.
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By: Hamed Malekpour
Iran’s parl. speaker meets Pakistani interior min. in Tehran
TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibad received visiting Pakistani Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi in Tehran on Sunday for a meeting.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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”.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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By: Hamed Malekpour
Iran FM, Armed Forces Chief of Staff in Parl. closed session
TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) –Headed by Iran Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the closed session of the parliament was held on Monday with the participation of Foreign Minister Araghchi and Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces General Mousavi.
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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.
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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.
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By: Ali Haddadi Asl
Iranian Parliament’s open session on Sunday, Bahman 12
TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – The open session of the Iranian Parliament (Majlis) was held on Sunday with the speech of Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
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Tehran to host APA General Assembly
TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Iran has been selected to host the Asian Parliamentary Assembly in Tehran next year.
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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.
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By: Hamed Malekpour
Iraq FM’s meeting with Iranian parl. speaker in Tehran
TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein met and held talks with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Tehran late on Sunday.
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Iranian parliament approves accession to Makkah Treaty
TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) –Lawmakers at the Iranian Parliament have approved the government’s accession to the “Makkah Al-Mukarramah Convention of member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Cooperation.
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Iran Parl. national security commission to hold session
TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Members of Iran’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission will meet this week to review the latest regional and international developments with Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.
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Harsh words, firm stance: How Iran reacted to Trump threats?
TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iran’s reaction to the latest US–Israeli threats was clear, strong, and coordinated. High-ranking Iranian officials emphasized that Iran’s defensive and nuclear capabilities are sovereign rights and will never be compromised.
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Parl. holds open session as president defends budget bill
TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Iran’s parliament held an open session on Sunday under the chairmanship of Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, with President Masoud Pezeshkian in attendance.
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Pres. Pezeshkian submits budget bill to Iranian parliament
TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian submitted the draft budget for the next Iranian fiscal year (beginning March 21, 2026) to the Parliament (also called Majlis) on Tuesday.
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Ghalibaf highlights strengthening ties with Ethiopia
TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf emphasized Iran and Ethiopia's commitment to deepening political, economic, and cultural cooperation, as well as enhancing parliamentary collaboration.
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Iran, Ethiopia parliament speakers meet in Tehran
TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – The parliament speakers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Ethiopia held a bilateral meeting in Tehran on Saturday.
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Iran’s parl. delegation heads to Moscow for CSTO meeting
TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA)–The chairman of Iran Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has traveled to Moscow to take part in the 18th general meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO).