TEHRAN (Iran News) Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has described the Constitutional Revolution as a movement that emerged from the people’s will to establish a religious democracy, saying that the Iranian nation has proven over the years that it does not tolerate tyranny.

Speaking at an open session of Parliament on Tuesday, Qalibaf said the Constitutional Revolution marked one of the most significant chapters in modern Iranian history.

“Today, one of the most important chapters of Iran’s contemporary history was opened with the cries for justice and rule of law by our nation,” he said.

Qalibaf emphasized that “Parliament is the child of the Constitutional Revolution and the valuable legacy of that national movement that has been entrusted to us.”

Although the Constitutional Revolution faced foreign interference and the confiscation of its goals, Qalibaf said, “It was originally a movement that emerged from the people and was rooted in religious and social awareness.”

Calling the Constitutional Revolution not merely a political shift, he added that it was one of the nation’s first experiences in establishing a religious democracy and resisting foreign-backed tyranny.

“This experience, despite foreign infiltration and internal deviation, sowed the seeds of awareness, public participation, justice-seeking, and adherence to the law,” he said.

Qalibaf added that the movement’s path continued with the nationalization of oil and reached its peak in the Islamic Revolution. “The Iranian nation has shown it does not tolerate tyranny,” he stated.

He concluded by honoring the martyrs of the Constitutional Revolution, especially Sheikh Fazlollah Nouri, and reaffirmed Parliament’s commitment to that historic legacy.

The Constitutional Revolution of Iran took place between 1905 and 1911 during the Qajar dynasty and led to the establishment of a parliament in Iran.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf says enemies are attempting to create division among the Iranians through resorting to fake news and disinformation.

Qalibaf made the remarks in a parliamentary session on Sunday, noting that U.S. President Donald Trump is making every effort to intimidate the Iranian people.

The question of why the U.S. started the war against Iran amid the negotiations is still unanswered, he said.

Every comment Trump makes is either part of psychological warfare to instill despair and fear in the Iranian people and disrupt the calculations of the country’s officials, or it is a meaningless statement made to merely attract attention, the speaker further said.

He added that Iranians will always stand against enemies in unison and thwart their plots.

Elsewhere in his remarks, Qalibaf praised the “historic turnout” of the Iranian people in the funeral of 60 victims of the latest war of aggression against Iran, which took place in the capital, Tehran, on Saturday.

The victims were among more than 600 people who were killed during the 12-day U.S.-Israeli war of aggression that began on June 13.

Israel launched the aggression three days ahead of planned talks between Iran and the United States on the Iranian peaceful nuclear program.

Washington joined the aggression on June 22 when it bombed three nuclear sites of Iran, namely Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz.

The Iranian Armed Forces responded to the U.S.-Israeli aggression powerfully, striking key areas across the Israeli occupied territories and inflicting heavy damage there. The aggression came to an end following a ceasefire announced on June 24.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) Speaking to students at the Venezuelan University of Communication and Information, Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf stressed the internal erosion of U.S. hegemony, and said that Iran and Venezuela are victims of media outlets that portray the two nations in an upside-down manner.

“It is an honor for me to be present among you, dear people of Venezuela. This beautiful, revolutionary, and resilient country is not just a geographical name for us Iranians, but a symbol of the perseverance, dignity, and resistance of a nation against the pressures of the oppressive system,” Qalibaf said that addressing the Venezuelan university students on Monday.

Honoring the memory of revolutionary leaders of Latin America, especially Venezuela, such as Simon Bolivar, Hugo Chavez, and José Martí, Qalibaf said: “I come from a country that 47 years ago, amidst the clamor of great powers and in the heart of one of the most sensitive regions of the world, decided to be free; the slogan of our people was “neither East nor West”; it was independence and freedom, we neither surrendered to America nor did we depend on another superpower.”

“It is an honor for me to be present among you, dear people of Venezuela. This beautiful, revolutionary, and resilient country is not just a geographical name for us Iranians, but a symbol of the perseverance, dignity, and resistance of a nation against the pressures of the oppressive system,” Qalibaf said that addressing the Venezuelan university students on Monday.

Honoring the memory of revolutionary leaders of Latin America, especially Venezuela, such as Simon Bolivar, Hugo Chavez, and José Martí, Qalibaf said: “I come from a country that 47 years ago, amidst the clamor of great powers and in the heart of one of the most sensitive regions of the world, decided to be free; the slogan of our people was “neither East nor West”; it was independence and freedom, we neither surrendered to America nor did we depend on another superpower.”

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TEHRAN (Iran News)  Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf says Iran’s participation in the BRICS summit presents a valuable opportunity to expand relations with major global economic powers and counter sanctions.

Speaking on Saturday night at Tehran’s Mehrabad International  Airport before departing for a tour of Latin America and the 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, Qalibaf said the visit will begin in Venezuela at the invitation of the country’s parliament speaker to enhance economic, political, and cultural ties.

He highlighted the strategic importance of Latin America, referring to its population of over 600 million and shared positions with Iran on the global stage.

All Latin American countries reject unilateralism and support multilateralism, which creates a good platform for cooperation with the Islamic Republic, he said.

On BRICS, Qalibaf said that the group accounts for over 49 percent of the world’s population, 39 percent of the global economy, and about 24 percent of international trade.

Calling Iran’s participation a significant political and economic opportunity, Qalibaf pointed to discussions on BRICS Pay, the bloc’s proposed alternative to the SWIFT international payment system, as a key area of interest in efforts to overcome sanctions.

He expressed hope that the parliamentary delegation’s Latin America tour would yield tangible political, economic, and cultural outcomes.

The 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum will be held on June 4-5 in Brasilia, Brazil, which will be the host country and chair of BRICS for the entire year.

He highlighted the strategic importance of Latin America, referring to its population of over 600 million and shared positions with Iran on the global stage.

All Latin American countries reject unilateralism and support multilateralism, which creates a good platform for cooperation with the Islamic Republic, he said.

On BRICS, Qalibaf said that the group accounts for over 49 percent of the world’s population, 39 percent of the global economy, and about 24 percent of international trade.

Calling Iran’s participation a significant political and economic opportunity, Qalibaf pointed to discussions on BRICS Pay, the bloc’s proposed alternative to the SWIFT international payment system, as a key area of interest in efforts to overcome sanctions.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf says cooperation among the three branches of the Iranian government is crucial to resolve the problems faced by people.

Qalibaf made the comment on Saturday as he hosted a group of cabinet members, lawmakers, as well as military and state officials at the Iranian Parliament building in Tehran.

The meeting was held on the first working day after Persian New Year holidays in Iran.

Qalibaf said that the full implementation of the seventh five-year development plan is also crucial to resolve the problems faced by the people.

The speaker and the heads of other branches of the Iranian government, namely the Judiciary and the Executive, have on various occasions emphasized the need for collective efforts to resolve the most pressing issues including economic problems.

They blame part of the problems on Western-imposed sanctions. However, the top officials insist that the problems can be resolved through relying on domestic capabilities.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) Qalibaf, who has traveled to Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, at the head of a parliamentary delegation to develop bilateral relations, met Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on Friday.

“The rich culture of the two countries and Ethiopia’s strategic location in East Africa provide a unique opportunity to expand cooperation in the economic, scientific and technological fields. We should use the potential of the BRICS group to develop bilateral relations and strengthen cooperation, and Addis Ababa can become an air transport hub in this region,” he added.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) Saying that the Islamic Republic is definitely seeking to establish security in Syria, Qalibaf reminded that the synergy of Muslim countries can have a significant effect on establishing security and stability in the region.

Qalibaf described the relations between Iran and Oman as favorable, and said, “However, it is necessary to develop bilateral relations in the political and economic fields according to the existing facilities and capacities.”

Referring to the current situation in the region, Qalibaf said that the Zionist regime started its crimes with genocide in Gaza, followed by a 2-month invasion of Lebanon, and today it has taken military measures in Yemen.

“This is despite the fact that their actions are carried out with the full support of the US president and other western countries, and in this way they have targeted the infrastructure of the countries in the region with their military actions,” he added.

Leading a high-ranking political and economic delegation, Badr Al-Busaidi arrived in Tehran earlier in the day for discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and addressing regional developments.

The visit, made at the invitation of Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, is expected to cover the latest developments in bilateral ties and key regional issues.

During his stay, the Omani foreign minister is also scheduled to meet with other senior Iranian political and economic officials for further dialogue and collaboration.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) In response to the anti-tehran resolution by the IAEA’s BoG, Iran has started the activation of the advanced centrifuges, said Qalibaf during the open session of parliament on Sunday.

The actions of the three European states and the US, which are politically motivated and detrimental, resulted in an unjust resolution regarding Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, he noted.

The speaker underlined that the three European countries and the US are using Iran’s peaceful nuclear activities as an excuse to advance their illegitimate measures, undermining the credibility and independence of the IAEA and disrupting the constructive collaboration between Iran and the agency.

The political maneuvers compel nations to take required measures for their national security, he further noted.

He expressed hope that the agency and supportive heads of state will oppose the anti-Iran resolution, thereby ending the hegemony of the US and the three European countries.

Shortly after the anti-Iran resolution, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) and the Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a joint statement, slamming the resolution at the IAEA against the country’s peaceful nuclear program.

Meanwhile, Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office and International Organizations in Vienna has said that the new resolution against the Islamic Republic overlooked the IAEA’s interactions with Tehran.

The speaker underlined that the three European countries and the US are using Iran’s peaceful nuclear activities as an excuse to advance their illegitimate measures, undermining the credibility and independence of the IAEA and disrupting the constructive collaboration between Iran and the agency.

The political maneuvers compel nations to take required measures for their national security, he further noted.

He expressed hope that the agency and supportive heads of state will oppose the anti-Iran resolution, thereby ending the hegemony of the US and the three European countries.

Shortly after the anti-Iran resolution, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) and the Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a joint statement, slamming the resolution at the IAEA against the country’s peaceful nuclear program.

Meanwhile, Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office and International Organizations in Vienna has said that the new resolution against the Islamic Republic overlooked the IAEA’s interactions with Tehran.

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The post Qalibaf Congratulates Naim Qassem on Appointment as Hezbollah Chief Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf congratulated Sheikh Naim Qassem on his appointment as the secretary general of Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah. In the congratulatory message on Tuesday, the Iranian Parliament speaker praised Sheikh Qassem as a seasoned figure who is firmly committed to the goals and principles of the resistance front and Hezbollah. Paying tribute to the late secretary general of Hezbollah, Seyed Hassan Nasrallah, who was martyred in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut on September 27, Qalibaf prayed that the tenure of Sheikh Qassem, the perseverance shown by the Islamic resistance combatants, the support provided by the Lebanese nation, and the Islamic community’s unity might result in the defeat and complete destruction of the Zionist regime. The Iranian Parliament speaker also reminded the enemies that the martyrdom of the resistance front’s stellar characters would by no means undermine the resistance forces’ determination. In a statement on Tuesday, Hezbollah announced that Qassem was selected due to his “adherence to the principles and goals of Hezbollah.” Hezbollah’s leadership emphasized that the decision to appoint Qassem aligns with the group’s commitment to ” pure Muhammadan Islam” and its foundational principles. Hezbollah also reaffirmed its dedication to its founding objectives, pledging loyalty to the “spirit of our martyr, Seyed Hassan Nasrallah,” along with all other fallen fighters and the steadfast people of Lebanon. appeared first on Iran News Daily.

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