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Allies condemn Iran's 'lethal plotting' in US, Europe, Australia

From The Straits Times · () English

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  • The U.S., Australia, and European allies have jointly condemned Iran for alleged plots to target dissidents, journalists, and Jewish communities.
  • A statement released by the U.S. Department of State cited "lethal plotting" by Iranian intelligence agencies.
  • The nations demanded Iran halt these actions, stating that attempts to attack people on their soil undermine national sovereignty.

The United States, Australia, and several European allies have issued a strong joint condemnation of Iran, accusing its government of orchestrating plots to harm individuals on foreign soil. The statement, released by the U.S. Department of State, specifically targets Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Intelligence Organization, Quds Force, and Ministry of Intelligence and Security.

These nations cited "lethal plotting" and other actions attributed to Iranian intelligence agencies as the basis for their condemnation. The joint statement emphasized that attempts to kill, kidnap, harass, intimidate, or attack individuals within their borders are unacceptable. Such actions, the countries stated, undermine national sovereignty and international norms.

We stand united in our determination to protect our countries and our people against these threats. The Islamic Republic of Iran must halt these actions now.

— Joint statement by the U.S. Department of StateExpressing the collective resolve of the condemning nations and demanding an end to Iran's alleged actions.

The group of nations collectively declared their "determination to protect our countries and our people against these threats." They issued a direct demand to the Islamic Republic of Iran, stating, "The Islamic Republic of Iran must halt these actions now."

The condemnation also referenced a recent series of attacks across Europe that have been claimed by a pro-Iranian group known as Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya (HAYI). The countries involved in the joint statement have called for an immediate cessation of these activities.

Attempts to kill, kidnap, harass, intimidate, or otherwise attack people on our soil, undermines national sovereignty and international norms. These actions must stop immediately.

— Joint statement by the U.S. Department of StateDetailing the nature of the condemned actions and their implications.
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