Prominent figures register for parliamentary polls

TEHRAN – Saturday marked the seventh and last day that parliamentary hopefuls were able to enroll for the upcoming elections.

2345 candidates registered for parliamentary polls by Tuesday

TEHRAN – By working hours on Tuesday, 2345 people registered to run in the upcoming parliamentary polls.

Leader advises incompetent hopefuls not to run for parliament

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday advised potential parliamentary candidates not to run for the elections “if you don’t have management capabilities.”

Saeed Jalili will not run for parliament: Tasnim

TEHRAN - Saeed Jalili, a senior principlist figure, has no intention to run for a seat in the parliament, Mohammad Reza Taraqi has said, Tasnim reported on Sunday.

Ghalibaf has no intention to run for parliament, MP says

TEHRAN - Abdolreza Mesri, a senior principlist MP, has said that Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, a former mayor of Tehran and presidential contender, will not run for the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Former MP: Reformist women to strongly contest upcoming parliamentary elections 

TEHRAN – Fateme Rake’ei, a former parliamentarian, has said reformists, particularly females, are resolved to seriously contest the February parliamentary elections. 

Iranian MPs condemn Turkish attack on Syria

TEHRAN – Iranian lawmakers on Sunday issued a statement condemning Turkey’s incursion into northern Syria, which began on Wednesday.

MP warns Europe to fulfil JCPOA duties or face Iran’s next step

TEHRAN – Chairman of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Mojtaba Zonnour has warned that Iran would take the fourth step in reducing its commitments to the 2015 nuclear agreement of the JCPOA should the other side continue to fail to fulfil its obligations under the accord.

Key Majlis committee passes four anti-U.S. motions

TEHRAN – The spokesman of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee says the committee has passed four anti-American motions to counter the United States’ anti-human rights measures.

MP urges seizure of Canada-destined ships in retaliation

TEHRAN – A top Iranian lawmaker has denounced Canada’s seizure of Iran’s assets, saying Canadian shipments crossing the Strait of Hormuz should be confiscated by Iran in retaliation.

MPs submit motion to back anti-U.S. institutions

TEHRAN – Iranian lawmakers have proposed a motion that requires the government to provide support for anti-imperialist institutions, universities and research centers which focus on the hegemonic policies of the United States.

MP says U.S. with 98 reactors opposes Iran nuclear program

TEHRAN – A member of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee said on Friday that while the U.S. owns 98 nuclear reactors, it is the forerunner in objecting Iran’s nuclear program with only one reactor.

MPs propose entry ban on reporters from pro-sanctions states

TEHRAN – A group of lawmakers have put forward a motion that would ban entry of reporters from countries advocating Washington’s anti-Iran sanctions.

Parliament confirms two proposed ministers

TEHRAN – On Tuesday, members of the parliament (Majlis) cast votes of confidence for two ministers proposed by President Hassan Rouhani.

MPs hail Raisi’s anti-corruption moves

TEHRAN – Iranian lawmakers have released a statement to thank the Judiciary Chief Ebrahimi Raisi for taking measures to root out corruption, MP Abolfazl Aboutorabi said on Monday.

MPs push for bill to ban hostile American officials

TEHRAN – Iranian lawmakers have prepared a bill to impose sanctions on U.S. officials who have a long record of hostility towards Iran, Fars reported.

Zarif to brief MPs on recent trip to New York: lawmaker

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will brief the parliament on his recent trip to New York and the latest diplomatic developments, spokesman of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee said on Tuesday.

Ex-MP pushes for formation of bicameral parliament

TEHRAN – Former senior lawmaker Mohammad Reza Bahonar has reiterated his proposal for formation of a second chamber of parliament, saying the country cannot be governed unless a bicameral legislature is established.

Majlis speaker says Trump is a rare, outlandish creature with ‘pathological behavior’

American rulers have created problems for entire world: Larijani

TEHRAN – Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the American rulers have created problems, not just for Iran, but for the entire world.

Majlis reviews measures to counter U.S. ‘economic terrorism’

TEHRAN – Majlis representatives on Sunday reviewed measures to improve national economy in efforts to counter the impact of U.S. “economic terrorism” against Iran, according to the Mehr news agency.

Parliamentary committee to hold meeting to counteract sanctions

TEHRAN – The Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee is slated to hold a special meeting in coming days on ways to counter U.S. sanctions against the Islamic Republic, the committee’s spokesman said on Saturday.

Defense minister to brief MPs on latest achievements

TEHRAN – Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami is scheduled to attend a meeting of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee on Sunday to brief the lawmakers about technological progresses in defense industry, according to the committee’s spokesman.

Iranian parliament studies motion to charge foreign ships in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN – The Iranian parliament plans to approve a motion that would allow the country to begin charging foreign ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz for providing their security.

‘Djibouti parliament built with Iranian fund, debts unpaid’ 

TEHRAN – Many foreign governments and purchasers are in debt to the Export Guarantee Fund of Iran (EGFI), including Djibouti that its parliament has been financed and constructed by Iranians, the EGFI chairwoman has said.

Iranian team in Moscow to attend parliamentary forum

TEHRAN – A high-ranking Iranian parliamentary delegation is in Russia to attend the second edition of the International Forum on Development of Parliamentarism.

Drone downing had a message for regional states: MP

TEHRAN – Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, says the shooting down of a U.S. spy drone by the Islamic Republic carried a “very good message” to regional countries.

MP Saffari Natanzi dies of pancreatic disease

TEHRAN – Morteza Saffari Natanzi, a member of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, passed away on Wednesday morning after a period of severe illness, Mehr reported.

Zonnour elected chair of key Majlis committee

TEHRAN – MP Motjaba Zonnour was elected on Sunday as the new chairman of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, replacing Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh, IRNA reported.