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Business Recorder
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Sadiq condemns Israeli aggression
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has strongly condemned the recent Israeli aggression against Iran during a meeting with Dr Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Parliament) of the Islamic Republic of Iran. According to a handout released by National Assembly Secretariat on Thursday, the meeting took place on the sidelines of the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, held in Geneva from 29–31 July 2025. During the meeting, Speaker Sadiq highlighted the historic and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Iran. He stated, 'As neighbours and friends, the two countries are linked through shared aspirations of peace, stability, and prosperity.' He reaffirmed the importance of continued collaboration and mutual respect between the governments and peoples of both nations. Speaker Sadiq reiterated Pakistan's firm condemnation of unprovoked Israeli aggression against Iran, affirming Pakistan's unwavering support for Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity. He lauded Iran's measured response to the aggression and appreciated its efforts to prevent the conflict from escalating further. He emphasised that Pakistan earnestly desires to see peace prevail across the Middle East and West Asia. He stressed Pakistan's consistent advocacy for the peaceful resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue. 'Pakistan remains a strong proponent of resolving the Iranian nuclear issue through dialogue, engagement, and multilateral cooperation,' he noted. Both speakers acknowledged the constructive role played by the parliaments of Pakistan and Iran in strengthening bilateral relations. They especially highlighted the significance of the Pakistan-Iran Parliamentary Friendship Groups in fostering deeper parliamentary and people-to-people ties. The leaders agreed to continue efforts to enhance collaboration on regional peace and development through parliamentary diplomacy. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Qatar Tribune
30-07-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
‘Starvation of Gaza children to death is disgrace to humanity'
He also pointed out that the responsibility of parliaments requires a clear stance on the wars and tragedies the world is witnessing, especially famine and the deliberate targeting of women and children in Gaza, saying in this regard that the death of children from hunger is a disgrace on the forehead of the international community and humanity, and let parliamentarians around the world have a word of truth in stopping the crimes and killings in Gaza. On the sidelines of the conference, Al Ghanim met with Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly in Iran Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, where parliamentary cooperation relations and ways to enhance them in various fields were discussed between the Shura Council and its Iranian counterpart, along with exchanging views on key issues on the conference agenda. Earlier on Wednesday, the Shura Council speaker participated in a briefing session for Speakers of Parliament on the United Nations reform initiative, which included a comprehensive presentation of the initiative's goals aiming to make the United Nations more just, effective, and responsive to escalating global challenges. During the session, views were also exchanged among parliament speakers on the importance of enhancing transparency and inclusiveness within the UN system and the role of legislative institutions in supporting reform paths that contribute to achieving international peace and security and sustainable development. In the same context, members of the Shura Council participated in discussion panels at the conference, including one titled: 'Fast-forwarding the SDGs through Parliamentary Action,' and another titled 'The Role of Parliaments in Shaping Our Digital Future.'
Saba Yemen
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Ejei: Normal to pause cooperation with IAEA
Tehran - Saba: During the funeral ceremony for the martyrs in Tehran, the head of Iran's judiciary, Mohseni Ejei, emphasized that the Iranian people will not trade their dignity for anything, saying, "It is natural to suspend cooperation with the IAEA." The Iranian Mehr News Agency reported that on the sidelines of the funeral ceremony for the martyrs of Eqtedar, Ejei stated, "Our people, through their enthusiastic and conscious presence at the funeral ceremony for the pure bodies of the martyrs of Eqtedar, have proven that they are Husseini, and that the martyrdom of their leaders, scholars, compatriots, and loved ones not only does not prevent them from achieving their sacred goal, but these events accelerate it." Ejei explained that the Iranian people have proven once again that they will not accept humiliation in any form and will not exchange their dignity for anything else. Ejei stated, "The great Iranian people will inevitably triumph on the battlefield, and the criminals will be annihilated, as history has witnessed. The fate of the criminal America and the vile and humiliating Zionist regime will be destruction and annihilation." He emphasized that the Iranian people have demonstrated in recent events that they possess an epic spirit, patriotic fervor, unshakable faith, and self-confidence. A people with these qualities will inevitably triumph on the battlefield. Referring to the Islamic Consultative Assembly's recent decision to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) due to the agency's substandard behavior, the head of Iran's judiciary said, "When the IAEA cooperates with the enemy of the Iranian nation and provides it with information about our nuclear facilities, it should not expect Iran to open its arms to it." The peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear activities and its compliance with international laws is something the IAEA has supported. However, IAEA officials have taken steps that contradict Iran's reactive approach. Therefore, it is natural for us to stop cooperating with this institution as before and suspend our reactive approach. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
The Hindu
23-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Iran's parliament takes up Bill to end ties with IAEA
The Iranian parliament started discussing a Bill that would pave the way for suspending Tehran's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majlis), announced on Monday (June 23, 2025). The announcement was welcomed by the members of the Majlis even as the IAEA convened an emergency meeting of its Board of Governors in Vienna where Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said the global nuclear watchdog is ready to bring this military conflict 'to an end'. Israel-Iran conflict LIVE Updates on June 23, 2025 'We in the Islamic Consultative Assembly are seeking to approve a bill that would suspend Iran's cooperation with the IAEA until we have objective guarantees of the professional behaviour (of the agency). In accordance with the religious decree of the Supreme Leader, Iran has no plans for non-peaceful activities. However, the world clearly saw that the Atomic Energy Agency has not fulfilled any of its obligations and has become a political tool,' said Speaker Qalibaf. The announcement came on the day when the IAEA convened an emergency meeting of its Board of Governors in Vienna to discuss Sunday's (June 22, 2025) U.S. attack on the nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan that prompted Iran to criticise the IAEA and credentials of the western powers who had engaged Iran in negotiations over its nuclear energy plans. Iran started pointing out the perceived failures of the IAEA soon after the Arak Heavy Water Reactor was attacked by Israel on June 19. Israel said the attack on the unfinished nuclear plant was carried out to prevent 'nuclear weapons development'. IAEA issued a statement after the attack saying that the bombing on the facility did not lead to leakage of radioactive material. Foreign Minister of Iran Seyed Abbas Araghchi demanded stern diplomatic action and enforcement of the U.N. Security Council's Resolution 487 that was adopted unanimously on 19 June 1981, in response to Israel's attack on the Osirak nuclear reactor of Iraq on 7 June 1981. 'The language of that resolution is unambiguous: any military attack on nuclear facilities is an assault on the entire IAEA safeguards regime and ultimately the NPT,' said Mr Araghchi. Meanwhile, the U.S. attack on Iran's nuclear facilities drew criticism from Mohamed ElBaradei, the former Director General of the IAEA, who authored a report titled 'Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement and Relevant Provisions of Security Council Resolutions in the Islamic Republic of Iran' in 2010. That report had suggested that there was 'no evidence' that Iran was trying to develop a nuclear weapon. In a detailed statement issued over the weekend, Mr. ElBaradei described the Israel-U.S. campaign against Iran as reminiscent of the 2003 'catastrophic war on Iraq' and said, the war 'is taking place against the backdrop of a total paralysis of the Security Council and obscene double standards by those who trumpet a rule based system.' In his remarks at the IAEA's Board of Governors Meeting in Vienna, Mr. Grossi cautioned against 'nuclear accident' and said, 'We are in the midst of a serious conflict. But there is still a path for diplomacy. We must take it, or the global non-proliferation regime could crumble and fall.' 'There is a common denominator: we do not want to see a nuclear accident; we do not want to see more nuclear weapon states in the world. The IAEA is ready to play its part to bring this military confrontation to an end,' Mr. Grossi said.
Roya News
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Iranian parliament considers suspending cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog
A new bill aimed at halting Iran's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is currently under review by the Islamic Consultative Assembly, also called the Iranian Parliament, according to state media reports on Monday. Ruhollah Motefakerzadeh, a member of the parliament's presidium, confirmed that lawmakers are discussing the proposal, which would effectively freeze collaboration with the UN nuclear watchdog amid growing frustration over what Iranian officials describe as politicized behavior by the agency. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf voiced strong support for the bill, stating, 'We in the parliament are seeking to pass a bill that would suspend Iran's cooperation with the IAEA until we have objective guarantees of the professional behaviour of this international organisation.' Qalibaf insisted that Tehran is not pursuing nuclear weapons and criticized the IAEA for failing to uphold its responsibilities. 'The world clearly saw that the Atomic Energy Agency has not fulfilled any of its obligations and has become a political tool,' he said.
