Iran’s Parliament Mulling Response to UN Sanctions

The Parliament of Iran is deliberating on how to react to a fourth round of sanctions against Tehran approved by the United Nation Security Council last Wednesday.

"The new round of sanctions proved American officials' hostility toward the Iranian nation", parliamentarian Kazem Delkhosh told reporters on Monday.

"But this will only make Iranians more determined to acquire modern technology, and they will fight harder for their rights", the MP added.

Despite their strong economic ties with Tehran have stopped sanctions from affecting oil exports, the backing of Russia and China for further sanctions is regarded as unacceptable by members of the Iranian Parliament.

"Some MPs have proposed withdrawing from the NPT while others suggest reducing cooperation with the IAEA", parliamentarian Asgar Jalalian told Iranian Press TV.

The Iranian parliament is holding open sessions until arriving at a final decision.