Parliamentary Runoff Held amid COVID-19 Measures
Iranian voters voted across the country in runoff parliamentary elections in which 10 seats are up for grabs in the 290-seat Parliament.
Iran Expresses Supports for Stability, Security in Lebanon
Chairman of Iran’s Parliament (Majlis) National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Mojtaba Zonnouri said on Wednesday that Iran supports stability and security in Lebanon.
Majlis Gives “Thumbs Down” to President’s Pick for Industry Ministry
President Hassan Rouhani yesterday faced the first backlash from Majlis when it did not give vote of confidence to his pick as the new minister of industry, mine and trade.
Materializing Surge in Production Relies on Reinforcing Economic Infrastructures
Head of Iran Chamber of Cooperatives Bahman Abdollahi during his meeting with the specialized commissions of Majlis said materialization of surge in production needs reinforcing economic infrastructures of the country and called for more interactions between the chamber of cooperatives and Majlis.
Iran, China Cooperation Plan to Get Majlis Approval
After having the 25-year comprehensive between Iran and China cooperation plan finalized with the Chinses, it will be submitted to Iran's Majlis for approval.
U.S. Has Targeted Iran Interests in Region
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday that the U.S. has targeted Iran's interests in the region and taken measure to put pressure on Iran's regional friends.
Majlis Shows Yellow Card to President Rouhani
Heads of committees of Majlis on Thursday in a letter to President Hassan Rouhani urged him to stop continuing the current trend
Majlis Can’t Solve People’s Livelihood With Slogans
Outspoken economist Hossein Raghfar urges Majlis to take proper measures for resolving people’s livelihood because problems will not be solved with slogans.
Majlis Demands Halt to Implementation of Additional Protocol
Iranian lawmakers have, in a statement, called for a halt to the implementation of the Additional Protocol considering the failure of other JCPOA parties to implement their commitments.
Iran Power Industry Needs $1.2b of Forex Annually
Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian says Iran’s power industry needs some $1.2b of forex annually that some of the amount is offset through export of electricity to the neighboring states.