TEHRAN – A resolution was presented in the parliament of Iran in supportof occupied Kashmir.

The resolution was presented by the Majilis-e-Shura Islami member of Iran,Ali Mathari during the ongoing meeting of the Shura.

The Majilis-e-Shura Islami member of Iran, Ali Mathari said that all theMuslim countries including Iran had an important responsibility regardingthe oppressed Kashmiri Muslims and the Kashmir dispute.

Ali Mathari said that Iran could not remain dissociated from the fate anddestination of Muslim Ummah.

It was said in the memorandum that ending special status of Kashmir was animportant matter and the Muslim countries should support the people ofKashmir in this hour of trouble.

He said, firstly, the people of Kashmir are innocent and the India is cruelbecause India is violating the legal rights of Kashmiris.

Secondly, Ali Mathari said, “Islamic fraternity expects us we don’tdisconnect from the fate and destination of other Muslims.” However, hesaid that it was the United Kingdom, which had not decided Kashmir at thetime of division of sub-continent so that dispute continued in the area inthe same way it had planted the seed of Palestine in the Middle East sothat Muslims could not see the face of peace, prosperity and development.

Ali Mathari further said that Islamic Republic of Iran had a bigresponsibility regarding the Kashmir dispute. He said that he expected thatthe foreign policy of the country was based on supporting the oppressedKashmiris so that they get their rights