WANA (Jun 12) – Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, has rejected a recent joint statement issued by several Western countries against Iran, describing it as a collection of “politically motivated, baseless, and unacceptable allegations.” He warned that any hostile action or unfounded accusation against the Islamic Republic would be met with a proportionate response.

 

Speaking on Friday, Gharibabadi criticized the joint statement issued by the United States, several European countries including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Austria, as well as Australia and New Zealand. He said the accusations directed at Iranian institutions lacked credible evidence and legal foundation.

 

The statement accused several Iranian entities, including the Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the Quds Force, and the Ministry of Intelligence, of involvement in alleged hostile activities and plots in Europe, North America, and Australia.

 

In a post on X, Gharibabadi argued that governments with a record of supporting military interventions, violating the sovereignty of other nations, providing refuge to terrorist groups, and backing Israel have neither the moral nor legal authority to accuse Iran.

 

He further stated that attributing such allegations to official Iranian institutions without presenting reliable evidence does not constitute the enforcement of international law or the fight against transnational threats. Instead, he described the move as a political operation aimed at diverting public attention from acts of aggression, occupation, targeted killings, and other serious violations in which those countries have allegedly played a direct or supportive role.

 

Gharibabadi reiterated that Iran rejects any attempt at assassination, kidnapping, intimidation, or attacks against individuals outside the framework of international law. At the same time, he said Tehran views the coordinated statements as a cover for increasing political pressure on Iran, securitizing Iranian communities abroad, and justifying hostile measures against the country.

 

“Iran’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national security are not subjects for political or media bargaining,” Gharibabadi said. He added that any hostile act, unsupported accusation, or participation in pressure campaigns against Iran would be met with a legal, political, and firm response, as well as appropriate reciprocal measures by the Islamic Republic.