The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iranian-parliament/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:18:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Iranian parliament | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iranian-parliament/ 32 32 After Larijani’s death, Iran’s hardline parliament speaker appears to be leading war effort https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-larijanis-death-irans-hardline-parliament-speaker-appears-to-be-leading-war-effort/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:49:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3782669 As the new supreme leader remains out of sight, Qalibaf has positioned himself in the public eye, giving interviews and unleashing threats against Israel and the US

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]]> In direct threat, Khamenei warns of regional war if US attacks Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-direct-threat-khamenei-warns-of-regional-war-if-us-attacks-iran/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:14:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3745726 Supreme leader says Washington knows that conflict would spread, Iranians not afraid; in tit-for-tat, Tehran's parliament designates European armies as terrorist organizations

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]]> Iran may shut down vital Strait of Hormuz waterway, lawmakers say https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-may-shut-down-vital-strait-of-hormuz-waterway-lawmakers-say/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:37:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3578533 Ali Yazdikhah says Iran has refrained from move because many countries benefit from key oil route, but could change mind if US enters war

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]]> Iranian MP accuses Israel of involvement in port blast, as fires continue to smolder https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-mp-accuses-israel-of-involvement-in-port-blast-as-fires-continue-to-smolder/ Sun, 27 Apr 2025 18:32:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3536240 'There were explosives planted in the container, either in their country of origin or along the transportation route,' says parliamentarian Mohammad Siraj, without offering proof

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]]> Iran’s new president sworn in at parliament as heads of Hamas, Islamic Jihad look on https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-new-president-sworn-in-at-parliament-as-heads-of-hamas-islamic-jihad-look-on/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:23:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3343485 Masoud Pezeshkian takes oath as parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf gives speech lambasting Israel's 'crimes' in Gaza; Hezbollah, Houthis also send delegates to ceremony

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]]> Ex-Tehran mayor reelected as Iran parliament speaker, cementing hardliner control https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-tehran-mayor-reelected-as-iran-parliament-speaker-cementing-hardliner-control/ Tue, 28 May 2024 07:49:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3299673 Former Revolutionary Guard general Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf ran the capital for 12 years, served as Ahmadinejad's foreign minister, backed violent crackdowns on anti-regime protests

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]]> UN rights group: Iranian hijab bill constitutes ‘gender apartheid’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-rights-group-iranian-hijab-bill-constitutes-gender-apartheid/ Sat, 02 Sep 2023 18:08:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3086428 Bill raises fines against women who do not wear a headscarf and includes new penalties such as car confiscation

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]]> Record number of candidates register for Iranian parliamentary elections https://www.timesofisrael.com/record-number-of-candidates-register-for-iranian-parliamentary-elections/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 09:35:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3072603 Nearly 49,000 people file paperwork to run for parliament, though all contenders must be approved by 12-member Guardian Council

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]]> Iranian MPs vote to fire industries minister over alleged mismanagement https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-mps-vote-to-fire-industries-minister-over-alleged-mismanagement/ Sun, 30 Apr 2023 16:55:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3005896 Ignoring President Raisi's call for 'stability in the ministry,' more than half of parliament supports ousting of Reza Fatemi Amin

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]]> Iran makes first arrests in school poisonings that have affected 5,000 students https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-makes-first-arrests-in-school-poisonings-that-have-affected-5000-students/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 13:17:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2968306 Deputy interior minister says 'a number of people' detained across five provinces; most victims are girls; White House calls for 'credible independent investigation'

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]]> Raisi says Iran ‘seriously lagging behind,’ vows to improve sanction-hit economy https://www.timesofisrael.com/raisi-says-iran-seriously-lagging-behind-vows-to-improve-sanction-hit-economy/ Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:55:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2606480&preview=true&preview_id=2606480 At first cabinet meeting of new government, Iranian president promises to tackle country's financial and health crises by increasing vaccine imports, boosting local production

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]]> Iranian parliament approves ultra-conservative Raisi’s hardline cabinet https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-parliament-approves-ultra-conservative-raisis-hardline-cabinet/ Wed, 25 Aug 2021 17:16:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2606012 Lawmakers in Tehran give backing to 18 of 19 ministerial posts picked by new president, enabling his government to start working in earnest following June election victory

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]]> Iranian parliament set to vote on Raisi’s new cabinet https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-parliament-set-to-vote-on-raisis-new-cabinet/ Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:45:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2605802 The confidence vote on the strictly conservative lineup -- all 19 of them men -- will allow the new president to begin leaving his mark

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]]> Iran’s Rouhani calls bill to boost uranium enrichment ‘harmful’ to diplomacy https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-rouhani-calls-bill-to-boost-uranium-enrichment-harmful-to-diplomacy/ Wed, 02 Dec 2020 10:37:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2440946 Iranian president says legislation in wake of killing of nuclear scientist is damaging to efforts to restore the 2015 nuclear deal and ease US sanctions

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]]> Iran MPs advance bill to stop UN nuclear inspections, step up enrichment https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-mps-advance-bill-to-stop-un-nuclear-inspections-step-up-enrichment/ Tue, 01 Dec 2020 09:38:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2440238 Proposal, days after top nuclear scientist was assassinated, requires several more votes to become law; lawmakers chant 'Death to Israel' during session

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