Although MEPs welcomed the opportunity to strengthen ties with Iran, they also raised concerns about issues such as the country´s human rights record, its relations with Saudi Arabia and its role in the Syrian conflict. Watch the video above for more details.

Zarif also met Parliament President Martin Schulz and other political leaders during its day-long visit to the Parliament. Richard Howitt, a UK member of the S&D group, is currently drafting an own-initiative report on the EU's strategy on Iran in the wake of the nuclear agreement.