Nearly 180 members of the Iranian parliament — almost two-thirds of the 290-seat body — published a statement calling for revenge against the United States, withdrawal from the memorandum of understanding, and the establishment of a special committee to review negotiations. The statement also voiced support for the armed forces' consolidation of control over the Strait of Hormuz and urged passage of a law to manage the strait, according to an Iranian news channel on Telegram.
Nearly 180 members of Iran's parliament, representing roughly two-thirds of the 290-seat Majlis, have issued a joint statement demanding a decisive response to the United States, including withdrawal from the current memorandum of understanding, the formation of a special committee to review the negotiations, and an explicit call for revenge. The statement, reported by the Iranian the source "Iran News on Telegram," also supports the armed forces' efforts to establish full control over the Strait of Hormuz and urges the passage of legislation to regulate the strait and improve Iran's security doctrine.
This development signals a sharp escalation in domestic pressure on Tehran's leadership from within the legislative branch. The Zioneer has previously reported on similar statements from other Iranian institutions: more than 60 members of the Assembly of Experts opposed the MoU in late June, and over 2,000 university lecturers demanded a halt to talks until the US fully implements its commitments. The new statement, with nearly two-thirds of parliament backing it, represents the broadest parliamentary opposition to the negotiations to date.
It remains unclear how the Iranian government will respond to the parliament's declaration. The statement does not call for immediate legislative action, but the proposed law on managing the Strait of Hormuz would, if passed, give parliament a formal role in directing military and economic policy in the strategic waterway. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and any Iranian move to assert greater control could have major regional and international repercussions.
2 developments
- DevelopingIranian Shura Council begins legislative process to manage Strait of Hormuz — report
- StrongIran issues new direct threat to US over Strait of Hormuz, warns of 'immediate' retaliation
- DevelopingIranian official demands non-interference in Strait of Hormuz, warns of complications
- DevelopingSource close to Iran's Qalibaf says confrontation with US likely in hours, Iran prepares to escalate in Hormuz
Source and signal
- Internal intake