European Parliament cuts ties with Iran over sanctions
The European Parliament has severed ties with Iran following last month's decision by Tehran to issue sanctions against six MEPs.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola told Monday's opening of the parliament’s November plenary session in Strasbourg that there would be "no direct contact" between the body's delegations and committees and their Iranian counterparts.
The situation would continue "until further notice," she added.
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Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused six MEPs, two French politicians, as well as several European media outlets, chemical companies and NGOs of inciting terrorism and violence in the country.
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