TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – Former Iranian parliamentarian and sociologist who was from the Principaliost end of Iran's political spectrum died on Friday due to his illness aged 66. A funeral was held at the University of Tehran's Mosque on Saturday.

Afrough passed away on Friday in hospital in Tehran as a result of cancer-induced problems, according to his son.

The former MP represented Tehran in the seventh Parliament from May 2004 to May 2008. A PhD holder in sociology, he served as chair of the Cultural Committee at the Parliament.

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