Senior Iran MPs reject UN atom fuel planSenior Iranian lawmakers voiced opposition on Saturday to a UN-drafted nuclear fuel deal, casting further doubt on a proposal aimed at easing international tension over Tehran's atomic activities. Under the US-backed plan, Iran would s More… |
Iran MP: Alleged jail rape victims may testifyFour people who say they were sexually abused in jail after Iran's disputed election may be ready to provide testimony to parliament, a lawmaker quoted pro-reform cleric Mehdi Karoubi. Karoubi made the statement in a meeting with six membe More… |
Iranian MPs approve $279bn budget planIran's legislators have adopted a $279 billion budget for the coming year, after slashing $19 billion in revenues that would have been raised from a hike in energy prices that was ultimately rejected, said a news report. 'After fiv More… |