Top officials meet in Majlis

TEHRAN – Top officials from the three branches of government met on Sunday in Majlis (parliament), where they held talks to boost the level of engagement among the government branches and tackle national issues in different areas.

Top officials set to meet in Majlis

TEHRAN – A meeting among the three branches of government is scheduled to be held in the parliament on Sunday afternoon, Fars reported.

Parliament speakers of Iran, Sri Lanka meet in Colombo

TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani held talks with his Sri Lankan counterpart Karu Jayasuriya in Colombo on Friday.

Larijani discusses ties with Vietnamese PM

TEHRAN – Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani who had visited Hanoi held talks on Tuesday with Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, discussing political and economic ties.

Wherever U.S. has made military intervention terror has emerged: Larijani

TEHRAN – Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Monday that terrorist actions in the Middle East region have mainly resulted from U.S. interferences.

Larijani to discuss Syria in Vietnam, Sri Lanka trips

TEHRAN – Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says he would discuss the latest developments in Syria in meetings with the Vietnamese and Sri Lankan officials in his tour to Hanoi and Colombo.

Iranian parliament condemns attack on Syria

TEHRAN - Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani on Sunday condemned the U.S.-led attack on Syria, saying it runs contrary to international law.

Palestinians will shatter U.S., Saudi illusions, Larijani says

TEHRAN – Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has predicted that the Palestinian youths will shatter all of the “illusions” of the United States and Saudi Arabia.

Larijani slams Israeli ‘inhumane’ acts against Palestinians

TEHRAN – Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has strongly condemned the “criminal” and “inhumane” Israeli acts against peaceful Palestinian protesters on Land Day.

Trump’s al-Quds move to cost U.S., Israel much: Larijani

TEHRAN - Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s move in relocating the capital of Israel to al-Quds (Jerusalem) will come at a high price for the U.S. and the Zionist regime of Israel.

Larijani says Iran, Turkey can resolve regional problems

TEHRAN – Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani on Monday hailed friendly relations between Iran and Turkey, saying through cooperation the two countries can help resolve crises in the region.

Rouhani, Larijani praise Quds Force chief

TEHRAN – In separate messages, President Hassan Rouhani and Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani have praised Quds Force Commander General Qassem Soleimani for his efforts and lasting services.

It takes 3 years to eliminate internal SDS hotspots: DOE chief

TEHRAN – Eliminating internal hotspots for sand and dust storms (SDSs) in southwestern provinces of Iran requires a 3-year period, ILNA quoted the chief of the Department of Environment Isa Kalantari as saying on Friday.

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Huge turnout in marches marking Islamic Revolution anniversary

TEHARN – Iranians poured into the streets in large numbers on Sunday to mark the 39th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution and express their loyalty to the Islamic republic system.

Boosting Iran-Russia co-op essential: Larijani

TEHRAN – Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Tuesday that it is essential for Iran and Russia to expand cooperation in order to “make more advances”.

Lawmakers have right to question president: MP

TEHRAN - Behrouz Nemati, spokesman for the Majlis presiding board, has said that the lawmakers have the right to question the officials including the president.

Majlis rejects general outline of budget bill

TEHRAN – The Iranian Parliament (Majlis) on Sunday rejected general outlines of the national budget bill for the next Iranian fiscal year, which will start on March 21.

Iran takes initial step to join UNTOC

TEHRAN – The Iranian parliament on Wednesday voted in favor of a bill to join the international body against organized crime, formally known as the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC).

Israel is a threat to all countries: Larijani

TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said on Tuesday that the Israeli regime is a threat to the national security of all countries.

Larijani calls Iran-KRG ties ‘strategic’

TEHRAN – Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Sunday that Iran has “strategic” relationship with the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (KRG) and seeks to protect it.

Larijani urges expansion of ties with Guinea-Bissau

TEHRAN – Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said on Sunday that the expansion of parliamentary ties between the Islamic Republic and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau would lead to better relations between the two countries.

Dialogue needed to bridge gap between Muslim nations: Larijani

TEHRAN – Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said on Wednesday that dialogue is the best tool to bridge the gap between Muslim countries in the region.

Larijani calls for closer Iran-Pakistan co-op

TEHRAN – Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Wednesday that it is essential for Iran and Pakistan to establish closer cooperation.

Iran’s Larijani slams Trump’s ‘offensive’ language

TEHRAN – Iran’s Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani on Monday slammed U.S. President Donald Trump’s “humiliating” and “offensive” language against other countries.

Iranian parliament says won’t accept any change to nuclear deal

TEHRAN – The Iranian parliament will not accept changes to the 2015 nuclear deal and considers any change equal to complete collapse of the agreement, its speaker Ali Larijani announced on Sunday.

Nation mourns loss of 32 sailors

Engulfed in the flames of sorrow

Profound grief and pain engulfed the Iranian nation over the loss of 32 sailors who died aboard an oil tanker which burst into flames and sunk, eight days after a collision with a cargo ship off the coast of China.

Iran calls for closer ties with Iraq

TEHRAN – Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani on Thursday called for further development of economic and social ties between Iran and Iraq, IRNA reported.

Heads of govt. branches to meet on Saturday

TEHRAN – Heads of the Iranian government branches will meet in the parliament on Saturday to discuss important domestic and regional issues, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting news reported on Wednesday.