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2025-08-06 20:53

Defense Council to bolster Iran’s military coordination, say lawmakers

TEHRAN – Two senior members of Iran’s Parliament have welcomed the formation of the National Defense Council, describing it as a timely and strategic move to strengthen decision-making and accelerate military responses amid ongoing wartime conditions.

2025-07-30 20:45

‘We defended our land with resolve:’ Qalibaf takes Iran’s case to Geneva forum

TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf delivered a searing critique of Western-backed Israeli aggression and the regime’s Gaza genocide at the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament (WCSP), while simultaneously showcasing Iran’s diplomatic resilience through strategic bilateral engagements.

2025-07-28 20:26

Joint parliamentary session with president focuses on enhancing Iran’s defense budget

TEHRAN – The spokesperson for the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee in Iran’s Parliament, Ebrahim Rezaei, announces that in a joint meeting with President Masoud Pezeshkian, members of the committee emphasized the imperative of prioritizing the armed forces and enhancing the country’s defensive capabilities in the upcoming year’s budget.

2025-07-13 19:17

Parliament committee approves bill to boost Iran’s military capabilities

TEHRAN – Iran’s Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has approved the general framework of a new bill aimed at strengthening the country’s armed forces in the face of Israeli aggression.

2025-07-02 22:16

By Garsha Vazirian

CIA and Mossad blinded

Pezeshkian signs bill requiring Iran to suspend cooperation with IAEA into law

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian’s pen may have traced the contours of Iran’s break with an institution increasingly seen not as a guardian, but as a geopolitical saboteur—one with the blood of hundreds of Iranians on its hands.

2025-06-25 22:01

Parliament approves bill to suspend cooperation with IAEA after U.S.-Israeli attacks

TEHRAN – The Iranian lawmakers in Parliament on Wednesday approved a bill to suspend all cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), following the agency’s politically motivated resolution and its silence over the recent U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities.

2025-05-27 21:44

Constitutional Council approves Iran’s membership in APAC

TEHRAN – Iran’s Constitutional Council has officially endorsed a parliamentary bill authorizing the country’s accession to the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC), marking a strategic step in Tehran’s ongoing efforts to integrate more deeply into regional and international standardization networks.

2025-05-27 21:42

Qalibaf re-elected as Iranian Parliament speaker

TEHRAN – Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has been re-elected as Speaker of Iran’s Parliament for the sixth year in a row, following a leadership vote held during an open session on Tuesday, May 27.

2025-05-21 22:34

Iranian Parliament ratifies strategic partnership treaty with Russia

TEHRAN – The Iranian Parliament has approved a landmark treaty on a comprehensive strategic partnership with the Russian Federation, marking a pivotal step in deepening ties between the two countries across a wide range of sectors.

2025-05-21 15:24

Parliament backs investment facilitation in energy sector

TEHRAN - A member of Iran’s Parliament Energy Committee said the legislature is committed to easing regulations to attract both domestic and foreign investment in the oil and gas sector.

2025-04-20 22:26

Saudi Defense Minister's Tehran visit marks turning point in bilateral ties, says Iranian MP

TEHRAN — The visit of Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, to Iran has been hailed as a pivotal step toward deepening bilateral ties, with Iranian officials emphasizing the strategic importance of cooperation between the two regional powers.

2025-04-16 22:09

Iran parliament greenlights membership in Asia-Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC)

TEHRAN – The Iranian Parliament has officially approved a bill allowing the country to join the Asia-Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC), a prominent regional organization focused on enhancing accreditation standards and fostering cooperation among member states.

2025-02-19 21:23

End of Israeli aggressions necessary for regional peace, Qalibaf tells Asian parliamentarians

TEHRAN – At the 15th session of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly held in Baku on Wednesday, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, strongly asserted that the future of Palestine will not be decided by the United States or any other colonial power.

2025-02-18 21:55

Iranian parliament holds closed session on economic issues

TEHRAN – Speaker of the Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf announced that key decisions were made on economic and livelihood issues, including currency and the stock market, during a closed parliamentary session on Tuesday.

2025-01-14 22:19

Armenia thanks Iran for backing its sovereignty

TEHRAN – Armenia’s President Vahagn Khachaturyan expressed gratitude to the Islamic Republic of Iran for its steadfast support of Armenia’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty during a high-level meeting with the Iranian Parliamentary Friendship Group.

2025-01-08 21:40

By Sondoss Al Assad

Wide political division over Lebanese presidential candidate

BEIRUT - On the eve of the session to elect the Lebanese president, it seems that General Joseph Aoun, the candidate of the international quintet will fail not only in the first round as he doesn’t obtain the required 86 parliamentary votes, but also in the second round, which requires 65 votes. It is because his election will require a constitutional amendment in his capacity as commander of the Lebanese army.

Members of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee during a meeting with the commanders of the Vahdati Airbase in Dezful

2025-01-04 22:21

Lawmakers tour Dezful Airbase, discuss Khuzestan's security challenges

TEHRAN – Members of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee recently visited the Vahdati Airbase in Dezful to assess the challenges, threats, and opportunities present at the airbase and within the broader Khuzestan Province.

2024-12-24 22:50

Iranian parliament holds closed-door session to discuss dollar exchange rates, economic issues

TEHRAN – The spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's Board of Directors announced that a closed-door session was held to discuss the recent surge in exchange rates and pressing economic issues facing the country.

2024-12-09 22:33

Closed parliamentary session reviews Iran’s strategy in Astana talks following Syrian crisis

TEHRAN – In a closed parliamentary session on Monday, Iranian lawmakers convened to discuss the escalating crisis in Syria and the future of the Astana peace process, following significant advances by militant groups.

A look at Western fantasies of unveiling and its disregard for Muslim women’s values

2024/12/07

By Xavier Villar

A look at Western fantasies of unveiling and its disregard for Muslim women’s values

MADRID – The Iranian Parliament has definitively passed the legislation known as the "Support for Families through the Promotion of the Culture of Chastity and Hijab," more commonly referred to as the Hijab Law. According to official sources, the new regulation explicitly prohibits "nudity, the removal of the hijab, and inappropriate attire in public spaces, both physical and virtual."

South Korean police try to storm parliament

2024-12-03 21:18

South Korea troops try to storm parliament after martial law declared

Troops were seen trying to enter the South Korean parliament on Wednesday after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in a surprise late-night TV address that slammed domestic political opponents and sent shockwaves through the country.

2024-12-02 21:15

Legislative and judicial chiefs gather to commemorate Iran’s Parliament Day

TEHRAN – On Monday, a public gathering was held in the Iranian parliament hall, featuring judiciary officials and parliament members as the two bodies work to expand inter-branch cooperation.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian(L) and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf during a joint session of the government and parliament on Sunday.

2024-12-01 21:52

Pezeshkian slams foreign intervention in West Asia, calls for regional unity

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian underscored the vital need for regional cooperation to establish security in West Asia, asserting that foreign interference is unwarranted.

2024-11-17 20:05

Details of IAEA chief’s visit inquired by Iran's parliament as MPs call for 'reciprocal measures’

TEHRAN – The Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has convened to address critical issues surrounding the country’s nuclear program, the visit by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi, and support for Iranians living abroad.

2024-11-13 19:33

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