Iranian parliament urges tougher stance against US

Iranian parliament urges tougher stance against US

Iran’s parliament held its first session in four months following what lawmakers described as a war imposed by the United States, with members calling for a tougher national policy and stronger measures against Washington.

According to Iranian state media, lawmakers approved legislation on the strategic management of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping routes for global energy supplies. Parliament also introduced a separate bill focused on strengthening the country’s approach to managing the waterway during periods of heightened regional tensions.

During the session, parliament approved amendments to its internal rules that will allow lawmakers to hold virtual meetings in emergency situations, ensuring legislative work can continue during crises.

In the 290-member parliament, 180 lawmakers signed a joint statement urging the government to end the existing memorandum of understanding with the United States and adopt a new policy framework. The statement also called for retaliation over the reported martyrdom of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reflecting the hardline mood that dominated the session.

Lawmakers reaffirmed their full support for Iran’s armed forces and urged the establishment of a special parliamentary commission to oversee negotiations and national security matters. Several members carried red flags inside the chamber, a symbol widely associated in Iran with revenge and resistance.

The session highlighted growing political unity among many lawmakers as tensions between Iran and the United States continue to shape the country’s domestic and foreign policy agenda.