Ali Larijani:
Tehran, June 18, (ICANA) – Iran’s Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani has dismissed as “mischief” recent reports implying that the court order recently issued to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to appear before court was based on personal issues between the two heads of government branches.
Tehran, June 18, (ICANA) – Senior Iranian lawmaker and experienced diplomat Alaeddin Boroujerdi was reelected as chairman of National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Iran’s Majlis (parliament).
Mohammad Saleh Jokar:
Tehran, June 18, (ICANA) – Member of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Mohammad Saleh Jokar says that Western government’s efforts to impose no-fly zone in Syria would be a blatant violation of international law.
Russian lawmaker:

Rohani victory to hinder US military scenario

Tehran, June 17, (ICANA) – Head of the international affairs Commission of Russia’s lower house of parliament Alexei Pushkov says that the victory of reformist candidate Hassan Rouhani in Iran's presidential election will make it harder for the United States to opt for a military action against Tehran.
6/18/2013 Politics
Hojattollah Souri:

Turkey, West’s main port for exporting terrorism to Syria

Tehran, June 17, (ICANA) – Member of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Hojattollah Souri says that the government of Turkey has made its territory a safe haven for terrorists fighting against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
6/17/2013 Politics
Ahmad Shohani:

Saudi’s suppression won’t save monarchy from collapse

Tehran, June 17, (ICANA) – Member of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Ahmad Shohani says that Saudi Arabian government’s suppression of protesters won’t prevent its fall and the monarch regime will sooner or later collapse in the face of growing popular demands.
6/17/2013 Politics

Larijani hails high voter turnout in presidential elections

Tehran, June 17, (ICANA) – Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani on Monday praised massive turnout for presidential elections held nationwide on Friday, saying it led to promotion of might and glory of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
6/17/2013 Politics

MPs announce readiness to help Rohani carry out plans

Tehran, June 17, (ICANA) – Iranian lawmakers have congratulated the country’s president-elect on his victory in the June 14 election, saying they are ready to fully cooperate with Hassan Rohani to help carry out his plans.
6/17/2013 Politics

Lebanese parliament speaker congratulates president-elect Rohani

Tehran, June 16, (ICANA) – Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri extended his and Lebanese lawmakers’ congratulations to Hassan Rohani on his landslide victory in June 14 presidential elections.
6/17/2013 Politics
Seyyed Mohammad Hassan Aboutorabi Fard:

High turnout in election shows nation's strong bonds with leader

Tehran, June 16, (ICANA) – First Vice-Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Seyyed Mohammad Hassan Aboutorabi Fard stressed that participation of nearly three quarters of the Iranian people in the Friday presidential election indicated their deep bonds of affection and admiration for Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.
6/17/2013 Politics

Larijani meets president-elect Rohani

Tehran, June 16, (ICANA) – Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani on Sunday met with Iran's President Elect Hassan Rohani to express parliament's full preparedness for cooperation with the new government.
6/16/2013 Politics
Mansour Haqiqatpour:

High turnout in election improves Iran's position in int'l talks

Tehran, June 16, (ICANA) – Vice-Chairman of the parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Mansour Haqiqatpour says the Iranian people's massive participation in the June 14 presidential election will give Tehran an upper hand in talks with the world powers on different issues.
6/16/2013 Politics

Majlis speaker felicitates president-elect Rohani

Tehran, June 16, (ICANA) – Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani extended a message of congratulation to Hojjatoleslam Hassan Rohani on his landslide victory in June 14 presidential election.
6/16/2013 Politics

Asafari blasts Facebook, Google as US spying tools

Tehran, June 16, (ICANA) – Member of the Presiding Board of the parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Mohammad Hassan Asafari deplored the US spying on the world people through their emails and social network accounts, and said Facebook and Google are Washington's tools to the same end.
6/16/2013 Politics
Ali Larijani:

RPGs not way to democracy in Syria

Tehran, June 15, (ICANA) – Iran’s Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani says rocket propelled grenades are not the way to establish democracy in Syria, rejecting a military solution to the ongoing crisis.
6/16/2013 Politics
Alaeddin Boroujerdi:

Leader's crushing remarks against US show Islamic Republic's might

Tehran, June 15, (ICANA) – Head of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi said Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei's crushing response to the American officials meddlesome views on Iranian elections displayed Iran's might and power against enemies.
6/16/2013 Politics

Naqavi Hosseini praises Intelligence Ministry for full security in elections

Tehran, June 15, (ICANA) – Rapporteur of the parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Seyed Hossein Naqavi Hosseini appreciated the intelligence ministry forces for their vigilance and efforts to establish thorough security in the country during the Friday elections.
6/16/2013 Politics
Esmaeil Kowsari:

High public turnout in elections to solve many foreign policy problems

Tehran, June 15, (ICANA) – Member of the Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Esmaeil Kowsari says that the spirited public turnout in the Friday elections will help Iran resolve many of its foreign policy issues.
6/16/2013 Politics
Mohammad Reza Bahonar:

High turnout in election proves nation's trust in Islamic Republic

Tehran, June 15, (ICANA) – Vice-Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Reza Bahonar appreciated the people's massive participation in the 11th presidential election in Iran on Friday, and said such high turnout indicted the nation's trust in the Islamic Republic and Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.
6/16/2013 Politics
Ali Larijani:

High turnout in elections proves support for system

Qom, June 14, (ICANA) – Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said here Friday that high turnout in today elections is a symbol of support for the Islamic Republic system.
6/16/2013 Politics
Mohammad Saleh Jokar:

Claims of illegal activities in Arak reactor, ridiculous

Tehran, June 12, (ICANA) – Member of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Mohammad Saleh Jokar says that Arak heavy-water reactor is principally designed for producing medical radioisotopes.
6/12/2013 Politics
Nasrollah Pejmanfar:

People will vigilantly foil Western media's plots for election

Tehran, June 12, (ICANA) – Member of Majlis Cultural Commission Nasrollah Pejmanfar says that the Iranians should increase their vigilance vis-à-vis conspiracies devised by Western governments for the upcoming presidential election of June 14.
6/12/2013 Politics
Syrian MP:

Iran's participation in Geneva II conference "necessary"

Tehran, June 12, (ICANA) – A prominent Syrian legislator underlined that Iran should take part in the upcoming Geneva II Conference.
6/12/2013 Politics