Iran's Ambassador Rejects 'Enemy of Europe' Label, Cites Berlingske Article

Iran's ambassador in Denmark has voiced strong objections to a recent opinion piece published in the Danish newspaper Berlingske. The article, appearing in the paper's debate section, labeled the Iranian regime as an "Islamist enemy of Europe."

Ambassador Mohammed Reza Saijadi, speaking from the Iranian embassy in Copenhagen, directly challenged this characterization. He asserted that the Islamic Republic is neither an enemy of Europe nor of Christianity. Saijadi's remarks also addressed broader accusations, including claims that Iran has hired criminal gangs to carry out terrorist attacks in the Nordic region.

The ambassador specifically took issue with Berlingske following a commentary that portrayed Iran as a threat to Denmark. Saijadi's response aims to counter what he perceives as a misrepresentation of Iran's stance and intentions on the international stage, particularly within European relations.

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We are not Europe's enemy.