Iran's Parliament (Majlis)
has thrown its weight behind the revolution in Egypt as millions of protesters
continue to force President Hosni Mubarak to step down.
Some 214 legislators in a statement on Tuesday backed the Egyptian revolution, citing the ongoing move in the North African state as a holy uprising and a historic awareness. “Today, the Muslim Egyptians' uprising has turned this country into the center of Middle East developments and the world freedom-seekers, particularly the Islamic nations are anticipating the results of this holy revolution,” the statement said.
The Iranian lawmakers described Iran's support for the Egyptian revolution as a spiritual one, based on common historical principles, adding that Egypt was regarded as the center of movement and freedom-seeking Islam in the 20th century, but the disloyal leaders of the state used the country's potential and capabilities to serve the interests of those who “usurpered Muslims' rights”, particularly the rights of Palestinians.
Egyptian people have taken to the streets across the North African country for nine consecutive days, demanding the resignation of Mubarak who has ruled the country for 30 years.
Mubarak, however, has pledged that he won't leave office, accusing the opposition of having a secret agenda by turning what he called once peaceful protests violent.
The embattled president said that he would not run in the presidential election scheduled to be held in September, but said he would stay in office until then.
Yet, the opposition groups and figures have dismissed his speech, saying it fails to meet the demands of the angry nation.
Meanwhile, thousands of people across the world have taken to the streets to express solidarity with Egyptian anti-government protesters.
The Iranian lawmakers described Iran's support for the Egyptian revolution as a spiritual one, based on common historical principles, adding that Egypt was regarded as the center of movement and freedom-seeking Islam in the 20th century, but the disloyal leaders of the state used the country's potential and capabilities to serve the interests of those who “usurpered Muslims' rights”, particularly the rights of Palestinians.
Egyptian people have taken to the streets across the North African country for nine consecutive days, demanding the resignation of Mubarak who has ruled the country for 30 years.
Mubarak, however, has pledged that he won't leave office, accusing the opposition of having a secret agenda by turning what he called once peaceful protests violent.
The embattled president said that he would not run in the presidential election scheduled to be held in September, but said he would stay in office until then.
Yet, the opposition groups and figures have dismissed his speech, saying it fails to meet the demands of the angry nation.
Meanwhile, thousands of people across the world have taken to the streets to express solidarity with Egyptian anti-government protesters.
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