Iran’s defense co-op with the world a win for multilateralism: Zarif

Chief diplomat says it is ‘momentous day for international community’ as arms embargo against Iran is terminated

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has congratulated the international community over defiance of “malign U.S. efforts” to extend an arms embargo on Iran, which officially came to an end on Sunday.

Iran calls on Iraq to pursue Soleimani assassination case

TEHRAN — Iran has called on Iraq to pursue the case of U.S. assassination of top Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the second-in-command of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), in the Iraqi soil.

No difference between Trump, Biden: parliament speaker

TEHRAN — Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said there is no difference between incumbent U.S. President Donald Trump and his challenger Joe Biden.

Traitorous rulers are accomplice to Israel’s crimes, says Ghalibaf

TEHRAN — Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says the traitorous rulers of some regional countries are accomplices to the Zionist regime’s crimes.

Former Iraqi PM meets top Iranian officials

TEHRAN — Former Iraqi prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki, has traveled to Iran to discuss regional and bilateral topics with top Iranian officials.

Rouhani, Ghalibaf, and Raisi hold talks on pressing issues 

TEHRAN – The heads of the executive, legislative and judicial powers, namely Hassan Rouhani, Ebrahim Raisi and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, met late on Sunday to hold talks on the most important issues facing the country in the light of harsh illegal sanctions. 

Muslims will denounce insult against Prophet Muhammad: Ghalibaf

TEHRAN — Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Muslims will denounce the French magazine Charlie Hebdo’s insult toward Prophet Mohammad (S).

Cassis says Switzerland, Iran have promoted reciprocal trust over 100 years

Ghalibaf says U.S. can’t impose talks on Iran

TEHRAN — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Sunday voiced opposition to any dialogue with the United States, saying Washington “cannot impose dialogue on us”. 

Iranian, Pakistani parliamentary chiefs discuss co-op

TEHRAN — Iranian and Pakistani parliament speakers have underlined the importance of developing political, economic, cultural, trade and parliamentary cooperation between the two countries in regional forums. 

Daesh would have reached heart of Europe without Gen. Soleimani: Ghalibaf

TEHRAN — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Monday that if it had not been for the military campaigns of martyr General Qassem Soleimani, Daesh would have extended the scope of its acts to the heart of Europe. 

Ghalibaf calls on parliaments in Muslim states to hinder UAE-Israel deal

TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf has condemned a normalization of ties between the UAE and Israel, calling on the parliaments of Islamic countries to make use of their capacities to oppose and hamper the “disgraceful” agreement.

Iran has established new order in West Asia: parliament speaker

TEHRAN – Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says through resistance all kinds of seditions, Iran has gained such power to thwart the most complex plots of the enemies and establish a new order in West Asia.

Duma International Affairs Committee chairman meets Zarif

Zarif highlights need to update Iran-Russia deal

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday that Iran and Russia should update long-term cooperation deal to a strategic level.

Iraqi PM, Iranian parliament speaker hold talks, call for closer ties

TEHRAN- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf held extensive talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi on Wednesday morning.

Ghalibaf says parliament’s main goal is solving people’s problems

TEHRAN - Majlis Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday that solving the people’s problems is the main goal of the new parliament.

Iranian parliament speaker calls for closer ties with Qatar

TEHRAN - Majlis Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Monday called for expansion of political, economic and cultural ties with Qatar.

Ghalibaf: We won’t let IAEA complete espionage circle of hostile countries

TEHRAN — The Islamic Republic and its parliament will not allow the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to pursue completing the circle of espionage of hostile countries, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned.

U.S. unilateralism a serious threat to intl. peace: Ghalibaf

TEHRAN - Majlis Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Wednesday that the United States’ unilateral behavior is a serious threat to the international peace and security.

Economy is parliament’s priority, Ghalibaf says

TEHRAN - Majlis Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Tuesday that solving economic problems and reforming budget structure are parliament’s priorities.

Armenia highlights friendly ties with Iran

TEHRAN — Armenian Parliament Speaker Ararat Mirzoyan has highlighted the centuries-old friendly ties between Iran and Armenia, calling for expansion of ties between the two countries.

Austria voices willingness to deepen parliamentary ties with Iran

TEHRAN — The president of the National Council of Austria has voiced his country’s eagerness to deepen parliamentary relations with Iran.

Tehran, Moscow enjoy growing ties, Zarif says

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that Tehran-Moscow ties are growing, calling for expansion of relations.

Ghalibaf: Armed forces’ power lies in their popularity

TEHRAN — Majlis Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Monday that the power of the Iranian armed forces lies in their popularity.

Ghalibaf rejects as weak any settlement with Washington

TEHRAN — Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has strongly rejected any settlement with the United Sates as a weak move hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said a big deal between the two countries is possible.

Imam proved U.S. knee can be forced off the neck of the oppressed: Ghalibaf

TEHRAN — New Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Imam Khomeini proved to the world that the United States’ knee can be forced off the neck of the oppressed.

Ghalibaf says Iran-Turkey cooperation needed to establish peace and security

TEHRAN - Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, newly-elected speaker of the Iranian parliament, said on Friday that cooperation between Iran and Turkey is important to establish and promote long-lasting peace and security in the region.

Qalibaf elected Iran’s new Parliament speaker

TEHRAN – The new Iranian lawmakers elected Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, a former mayor of Tehran, as the new speaker of the Parliament.

Expertise of elected representatives of Tehraners in new parliament

TEHRAN (MNA) – The elected representatives of Tehraners have considerable experience and expertise in executive, legislative, academic, seminal, and research fields.

Qalibaf on top in the 30-candidate principlist list in Tehran

TEHRAN – The election headquarters in the Tehran constituency has released an initial list of candidates who have gained most of the votes in the metropolis of Tehran. 

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.