Iranian lawmaker Shahrokh Ramin has criticised a parliamentary proposal known as “Revenge against Trump,” arguing that genuine retaliation should not be pursued through legislation but through direct action if such an objective truly exists.
According to a report by Al Jazeera, Ramin made the remarks on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, while questioning the purpose and effectiveness of introducing legislation targeting U.S. President Donald Trump.
Ramin, a member of the Iranian parliament’s Social Committee, said those genuinely committed to carrying out retaliation would not seek parliamentary approval or establish a legal framework beforehand.
“Someone who wants to take revenge does not turn it into a law. Someone who does these things certainly does not want the action to happen,” Ramin said.
He argued that if Iran were determined to retaliate, it would act directly rather than rely on parliamentary debate and legislation.
“If we are truly seeking revenge, we take revenge, and the way to do it is not through legislation. When the Americans wanted to strike us, they did not pass a law,” he added.
Ramin’s comments come as tensions between Iran and the United States continue to influence political debate in Tehran. Iranian lawmakers have been discussing possible responses to past U.S. military actions and broader bilateral disputes, with the proposed legislation forming part of those discussions.
The debate has highlighted differing views within Iran’s political establishment. While some lawmakers support symbolic legislative measures, others, including Ramin, argue that such proposals are ineffective and largely political.
Iranian officials have repeatedly called for accountability over actions they attribute to the United States, particularly those involving military confrontations and regional security. The U.S. government, meanwhile, has maintained that its foreign and military policies are guided by national security interests.
Ramin’s remarks have added another dimension to the debate, underscoring divisions within Iran over how the country should respond to its long-running tensions with Washington.
