In response to the reactions from officials of the Islamic Republic, Ali Larijani has requested the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Parliament to present a 'counter plan' against the recent US Senate resolution regarding new sanctions against the Islamic Republic as soon as possible. According to the state news agency IRNA, Larijani, the Speaker of Parliament, stated on Sunday, June 11, that this body will show a 'serious reaction' to the US Senate resolution and will provide a 'clear response' to it. He urged the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission to prepare and present the 'counter plan' to the Parliament at the earliest opportunity. The US Senate on Wednesday, June 7, reviewed a new sanctions package concerning Iran's missile program, arms exports, and support for armed groups in the Middle East, passing it with 97 votes in favor and only two against. This bill had previously been approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and the vote on Wednesday paved the way for a final vote on the matter in the coming days. If finalized, this law would allow for sanctions against individuals connected to Iran's missile program and anyone who engages in trade with them. Before the vote on Wednesday, several Democratic senators, including Bernie Sanders, a serious critic of Donald Trump, called for postponing the session in light of recent attacks in Tehran, but their efforts were unsuccessful. Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, announced that the congressional resolution, if finalized, would be considered a violation of the Vienna nuclear agreement. Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran's Foreign Minister, also stated on Thursday, June 8, in protest against the consideration of the new sanctions package against Iran in the US Senate, coinciding with the 'terrorist' incidents in Tehran and the White House's statement regarding these incidents, that 'the people of Iran reject such claims of friendship from the US.'
Larijani Calls for Preparation of 'Counter Plan Against New US Sanctions' on Iran
Ali Larijani has called for a counter plan against new US sanctions targeting Iran's missile program and military support in the Middle East. The US Senate has passed a sanctions package with overwhelming support, prompting strong reactions from Iranian officials, including claims of violation of the nuclear agreement. This situation escalates tensions between Iran and the US amid ongoing regional conflicts.
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📰 What Happened
Larijani calls for a counter plan against new US sanctions on Iran.
- Ali Larijani announce National Security and Foreign Policy Commission
- Iranian officials protest US Senate
- US Senate review Iran's missile program
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📚 Background
Iran is preparing a counter response to new US sanctions, indicating rising tensions.
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