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Problems in Afghanistan to be resolved by all ethnic groups

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Vice Chairman of Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said that internal problems in Afghanistan will be settled by consensus of all ethnic groups in this country only.

Regional lawmaker shot dead in southern Myanmar

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) –  A regional lawmaker of the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) was shot dead in Myanmar's southern Mon state on Thursday, the party said in a statement.

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Negotiations not created a better situation for Palestinians

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – A Member of Iranian Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said that negotiations could not bring about a better situation for the Palestinians in the occupied lands and territories.

All Iraqi political groups agree with expelling US forces

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – All Iraqi political groups and currents agree with the expulsion of US forces from this country, says an Iraqi lawmaker.

Iran should resist against sanctions: MP

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – An Iranian lawmaker said that Islamic Republic of Iran should resist against sanctions and distortions waged by enemies against the country.

Lawmaker says Iran should not negotiate with US

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – A legislator in the Iranian Parliament said that the Islamic Republic of Iran should not negotiate with the United States since they (US) is not determined to lift sanctions imposed against Tehran.

Democratic Congresswomen respond to Trump's racist tweets

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Democratic Reps. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York lashed out at President Donald Trump on Monday over his racist remarks targeting them.

Badr proposes motion in Iraqi parl. against anti-Iran US sanctions

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – As a part of Construction Alliance faction in Iraqi Parliament, the Badr fraction has called on the lawmakers to oppose United States sanctions on Iran by approving a peace of legislation.

Irish MP calls for opening embassy in Iran to help get access for beef

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Ireland should open an embassy in Tehran in order to help open up new markets for beef, Independent Deputy Michael Collins has been quoted as saying by the Southern Star newspaper.

Larijani calls for better utilization of Constitution’s capacities

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran has remarkable potentials which need to be utilized properly.

Iranian FM holds talks with members of ‎Construction bloc in Iraqi parliament

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met Hadial-Ameri, the head of Iraq’s Construction Alliance parliamentary faction and its members in Baghdad Monday afternoon.

Iranian MP attends 2nd Eurasian Women’s Forum in Russia

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Iran has sent a representative to the second Eurasian Women’s Forum which kicked off in Saint Petersburg of Russia on September 19.

Iran hopeful of winning case against US in ICJ: senior MP

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker Morteza Saffari Natanzi said Iranian lawyers are hopeful that they can win the case filed in the ICJ against the US re-imposed sanctions after its unilateral withdrawal from the JCPOA.

Iraq can afford paying war reparations to Iran: senior MP

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The Chairman of Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh has said Iran expects Iraq to pay war reparations as Iraqi afford the payments.

EU package not to secure Iran’s interests: senior MP

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Morteza Safari Natanzi says that the EU package to keep Iran nuclear deal alive 'are not totally bad' though they fail to meet Iran's demands.

Parliament agrees on formation of cultural heritage ministry

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Iranian lawmakers passed a bill Wed. that called for the transformation of the organization of cultural heritage, handicrafts and tourism into a ministry.