Iran hits out at EU parliament over rights resolution
TEHRAN - Iran has criticized a European Parliament human rights resolution, saying the body lacks the "legitimacy" to advise countries on such matters, media reported on Monday.
The resolution passed on Thursday condemned Iran over "continued, systematic violation of fundamental rights," and said its 2013 presidential election was not "held in accordance with the democratic standards." It also said "any future parliament delegations to Iran should be committed to meeting members of the political opposition and civil society activists, and to having access to political prisoners."
Iranian officials hit back, saying the "irresponsible and counter-productive" text could harm talks between Tehran and world powers over the Islamic republic's disputed nuclear program. (AFP)
