Iranian parliament assembles to discuss popular protests

Iranian parliament assembled in a closed session with the participation of intelligence, army and media president to discuss the protests in the country.

The Iranian parliament has assembled to discuss the ongoing protests which began nationwide on December 28, 2017. The closed session is attended by politicians, as well as soldiers, intelligence, internal security, and the president of the Iranian state television.

In Iran and Rojhilat (Eastern Kurdistan), when protests against the poverty and repressive policies of the regime were initiated, at least 23 people were killed and 1800 people were taken into custody, according to official figures as protests spread throughout the country.

Iranian Intelligence Minister Mahmud Alevi, Interior Minister Rehmani Fazli, National Security Council Secretary Ali Şemhani and Iranian State Radio and Television President Ali Asgari are attending the closed session. A special commission could reportedly be set up to discuss the situation of those arrested.

Speaking in the past days, the President of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, Musa Gazanferi Ebadî, said that those involved in protests after the third day would be tried on charges of "waging war against God" and face the death penalty.