Iran Parliament Calls for Session on Larijani and Iraq – Cairo Agreement
Here’s a breakdown of teh key information from the text, answering the question of who requested the session and providing related details:
Who requested the session?
The request for an unusual parliamentary session was initially submitted by Hamid Yazdian, the representative of Isfahan in the Iranian parliament. He stated the reason was to discuss the agreement concluded in Cairo and its compatibility with Parliament Law.
Who supported the request?
The request was also supported by a number of well-known, “fundamentalist” deputies, including:
* The owner of “my law” (unnamed)
* The Secretary-General of the ”Ravoian Arbaean Association” (Islamic coup - those on the approach of the Islamic revolution), close to ali Reda Zakani.
* Pruise Sururi.
Why was the session requested?
* Concerns about the Cairo Agreement: Deputies wanted to review the details of the agreement reached in Cairo between Iran, the IAEA, and Egypt.
* Compatibility with Parliament Law: Thay wanted to ensure the agreement aligned with Iranian parliamentary law.
* Potential disruption of Parliament: There was a feeling that the parliamentary holiday was timed to avoid debate on the agreement.
Who was expected to attend and clarify?
* Abbas Araqji: The Minister of Foreign Affairs.
* Ali Larijani: The Secretary of the Supreme Council of National Security.
background Information:
* The request came after Iran’s parliament approved a law on June 25th obligating the goverment to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency.
* There have been threats made towards the IAEA Director General, Rafael Grossi, by Iranian officials, including Ali Larijani.
* The Iranian parliament was scheduled to be on vacation from September 9th to September 27th, which some believe was to avoid debate on the agreement.