Iran's lawmakers urge gov't to severe ties with Britain

Members of the Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee drafted a bill on Sunday, urging the Foreign Ministry to cut relations with Britain, semi-official Fars news agency reported.

If approved by the parliament, the bill would bind the Iranian government to sever ties with Britain due to London's long record of direct and indirect interference in Iran's internal affairs, the report said.

Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said Monday that Tehran is considering severance of relations with Britain, local satellite Press TV reported.

"There are 10 to 12 working fields between Iran and Britain. We are currently reviewing each area," said Mottaki, adding that the Islamic Republic would make a final decision about the issue.

Iranian authorities and lawmakers have constantly accused Britain of interfering in Iran's internal affairs and supporting the country's opposition groups, a charge rejected by London.

Source: People's Daily.
Link: http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90854/6877507.html.