The Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission issued a statement condemning the European Parliament's interference in Iran's internal affairs and calling the resolution imposing sanctions on officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran for alleged human rights violations.
The European Union and Britain both said a post-Brexit deal was still some way off and differences persisted on Monday over putting in place their earlier divorce deal as they began a decisive week of talks in Brussels.
"A large percentage of Europeans feel helpless and abandoned in the new economy. They see fast trains full of prosperous people leaving, while they are left behind on the platform," Professor of International Relations told ILNA.
A lawmaker rejected a statement by a number of European Parliament members criticizing Iran for alleged human rights abuses, saying one needs to go no further for proof than noting the popular presidential vote held in May to assess the unfairness of the claims.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi advised the MEPs (Members of the European Parliament) to adopt realistic views towards Iran.
