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Will Iran allow the EU to open shop in Tehran?

Iranian politicians are divided on the new EU Parliament resolution that favors normalization of ties with Iran.
Iran's parliament speaker Ali Larijani (R) gestures as he speaks during a joint news conference with European Parliament President Martin Schulz, in Tehran November 7, 2015. REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi/TIMA ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY.      TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY      - RTS5WU9

The European Union Parliament passed a resolution Oct. 25 calling for normalization of relations with Iran — a decision that Tehran cautiously welcomed.

In response to the resolution, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi said that the EU Parliament seeks "renormalization and expansion of long-term relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran." He added, "This shows the positive will of the European entity for extending and deepening all-out bilateral relations with Iran."

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