October 2018
Request to Shahroudi: Return Anti-Money Laundering and Palermo Bills to Parliament
Forty Iranian parliament members have requested the Expediency Council to return anti-money laundering and Palermo bills to the parliament, arguing that the Speaker's action of…
Continued Reactions to the Formation of a 'Second Guardian Council' in Iran
The Iranian parliament is embroiled in a dispute over the formation of a 'Second Guardian Council' as Ali Motahari criticizes the High Supervisory Board's role…
Iranian Mayors Subject to Ban on Employing Retirees
The Iranian government has clarified that mayors, including Tehran's mayor, are subject to a law banning the employment of retirees, which could lead to significant…
Paradox with Kambeez Hosseini; Use of Washbasins Banned!
The Iranian parliament is criticized for its ineffectiveness, particularly in approving significant issues like the JCPOA while being quick to legislate trivial matters. Kambeez Hosseini…
Parliament Approves Iran's Accession to the 'Convention on Combating the Financing of Terrorism'
The Iranian Parliament has approved the bill for joining the Convention on Combating the Financing of Terrorism after months of conservative opposition and widespread protests.…