Press: Iranian parliament proposed a bill calling for "Israel's destruction"

Iranian lawmakers have proposed legislation that would obligate the government to initiate steps for Israel's "destruction" by 2040, media in Iran reported on Sunday, Report states, citing the Iranian press.

The legislation was introduced last week before the first anniversary of General Qasem Soleimani's killing in a US air attack in Baghdad on January 3, 2020, as a measure of retaliation.

Iranian officials have called for Israel's destruction before, which has added to the region's underlying severe tensions. When confronted with questions, Iran's representatives say their goal is to destroy the "Zionist regime."

In the proposed legislation that will go to the discussion on the floor and possibly a vote, two specific steps are mentioned regarding 'Israel's destruction.' First is "breaking Gaza's siege" by supplying "essential goods" for free if needed. The second is to offer "infrastructure and services" to implement the right of return for Palestinians.

In other areas, lawmakers propose to continue sending "aid to Yemen," where Iran has supported the Houthi rebels and friendly forces in Iraq and elsewhere.