TEHRAN: Iran’s parliament has held its first session following the recent conflict with the United States, during which lawmakers called for a tougher stance toward Washington, including ending a memorandum of understanding and establishing a new approach to bilateral relations.
According to Iranian state media, 180 members of parliament urged the government to terminate the existing memorandum of understanding with the United States and adopt a different policy.
The session, described as the first parliamentary meeting in four months, also approved amendments to parliamentary rules allowing virtual sessions during emergency situations.
Lawmakers additionally introduced a bill concerning the strategic management of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime oil transit routes.
According to the reports, a statement endorsed by 180 members of the 290-seat parliament called for retaliation against the United States over what the lawmakers described as the martyrdom of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Several members were also seen carrying red flags, a symbol often associated in Iran with calls for vengeance.
During the session, parliament also reaffirmed its support for Iran’s armed forces and called for the establishment of a special negotiations commission to address issues arising from the recent conflict.
The reported parliamentary statements reflect the positions expressed by participating lawmakers during the session. No independent verification of the claims made during the debate was immediately available.
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