New parliament convenes in Iran's capital

STORY: New parliament convenes in Iran's capital SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inauguration ceremony STORYLINE: Iran's 12th parliament was inaugurated on Monday in the Iranian capital of Tehran. During the inauguration ceremony, Alaeddin Boroujerdi, the former chairman for the Committee for Foreign Policy and National Security of the parliament, was appointed the temporary speaker. The official speaker is set to be elected in the coming days. Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei sent a message to the inauguration ceremony, calling on the lawmakers to safeguard the country's national interests. Iran's acting President Mohammad Mokhber also addressed the country's new parliament. He praised late President Ebrahim Raisi's time in office, listing some of his achievements since taking office in August 2021. The parliament's 290 newly-elected members were chosen through two rounds of elections held on March

Iran's parliament head favors Obama victory

Iran's parliament head favors Obama victory

TEHRAN, Iran - Alaeddin Boroujerdi, chairman of the Iranian parliament's foreign affairs committee, speaks during an interview with Kyodo News on Oct. 11. He indirectly expressed hope that Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama will become the next U.S. president.

Iran's parliament head favors Obama victory

Iran's parliament head favors Obama victory

TEHRAN, Iran - Alaeddin Boroujerdi, chairman of the Iranian parliament's foreign affairs committee, speaks during an interview with Kyodo News on Oct. 11. He indirectly expressed hope that Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama will become the next U.S. president. (Kyodo)