Iran's Parliament

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.

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.

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.

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).

Ghalibaf:

National security, defense power not subject to talks

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iran's Parliament speaker says that Tehran in no way would negotiate its national security, defensive capabilities, or its legitimate right to progress.

Pres. Masoud Pezeshkian:

Election results showed "the genuine will of Iraqi people"

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – In a phone call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani on Friday, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said the recent election results demonstrated "the genuine will of the Iraqi people."

Israel understands only language of force: Iranian lawmaker

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – The Zionist regime only comprehends the language of force, the deputy speaker of the Iranian Parliament said, emphasizing that 12-day war in June proved the Israeli regime can be stopped only through strength and resistance.

Senior Iranian MP:

Stepped-up Iran, Azerbaijan ties to foil enemies plots

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Parliament Speaker Ali Nikzad says that the development of the relations between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan will neutralize the conspiracies waged by enemies.

Ghalibaf:

US must pay price for aggression against Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Washington must face the legal, political, and military consequences of aggression against Iran in June.

Mehr exclusive:

deBlock 2025 Launched; Iran moves toward regional crypto hub

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s first international conference on blockchain and cryptocurrencies, titled deBlock 2025, was held on November 6–7 at the IRIB International Conference Center in Tehran.

Iran will never accept domination

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf reaffirmed that the Iranian nation will never submit to foreign domination and will defend its independence at all costs.

IRGC now far more prepared than during 12-day war

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Major General Mohammad Pakpour told parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission that the IRGC is currently at “the peak of power and readiness,” surpassing its preparedness during the 12-day war with Israel.

Iran to launch national artificial intelligence organization

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Iran’s Parliament has approved the formation of the national AI organization as an independent body operating under the supervision of the President, aimed at organizing and developing the country’s AI ecosystem.

Iran’s president ratifies law on joining CFT convention

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has officially ratified and communicated the law on Iran’s accession to the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) to relevant executive bodies.

Nuclear chief:

Iran to cooperate with IAEA based on Parliament law

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami emphasized that Tehran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency would comply with the law passed by the Iranian Parliament.

Araghchi holds meeting with Parliament's Natl. Security Commission

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with the chairman and members of the Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission to discuss the latest developments in Iran’s foreign policy and diplomatic initiatives.

MP warns West;

"This time you will regret it more severely"

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Head of Iran’s Parliament National Security Committee, Ebrahim Azizi, warned Western countries that any misuse of Iran’s goodwill regarding negotiations will trigger a stronger response than before.

Parliament security chief:

Exiting NPT among Iran’s options if snapback activated

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Ebrahim Azizi, head of Iran’s parliamentary security commission, warned that withdrawal from the NPT remains one of Tehran’s options if Europeans trigger the snapback mechanism.

Parl. commission approves plan to boost Iran's defense power

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – The Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has tabled a proposal to increase military spending and build up the country’s defense capabilities, its spokesman said on Sunday.

Iranian MP says that NPT exit plan has not been finalized yet

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – A senior lawmaker has rejected the Saturday report that the parliament will likely discuss the emergency plan for Iran's withdrawal from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in Sunday's meeting as it has not been finalized yet.

Iran Parliament backs progress of missile, defense industries

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – The Iranian Parliament on Wednesday issued a statement backing the continued development of the country’s missile and defense sectors, calling for full allocation of resources to strengthen national defense.

Parl. speaker reacts to IAEA inspectors’ presence in Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf has reacted to the presence of the inspectors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Iran.

Iran representative explains about Fri. meeting with IAEA

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Reza Najafi, Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the IAEA has reported progress in Friday talks between the Agency and the Iranian delegation in Vienna.

Senior MP:

Iran parliament to advance bill to strengthen armed forces

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker has said that the Parliament and the government are taking serious steps towards strengthening armed forces, adding that a bill to strengthen the defense capabilities will advance in the parliament.

We need new framework for cooperation with IAEA: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister says new conditions have emerged for Iran's cooperation with international Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), requiring the need to create a new framework for the cooperation.

No intl. body will be given access to Iran nuclear sites: MP

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker has said that Iran will not allow any international organizations to gain physical access to its nuclear facilities under any circumstances.

Iran’s parl. committee approves new currency reform plan

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Members of a committee of the Iranian parliament have voted in favor of a motion to reform the country’s national currency by removing four zeros from it and restoring an old currency subdivision named qiran.

Al Mayadeen:

An IAEA delegation to visit Tehran next week

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – An informed source has told that an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) delegation will visit Tehran next week to discuss mechanisms for implementing the parliament’s law suspending cooperation with the agency.