Key facts
- Iran's ambassador to Germany, Majid Nili, warned European politicians against supporting US attacks on Iran.
- Nili stated that the US targeted the Agh-Tappeh-Khan Bridge, a vital international transport and trade route.
- He cautioned that if such attacks go unpunished, other corridors benefiting Europe could be targeted.
- The US and NATO allies accused Iran of increasing threats and targeting dissidents in Europe and North America.
- A joint statement by multiple NATO members and Austria condemned alleged Iranian intelligence activities.
- Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei accused Europe of willful complicity in US-Israeli attacks.
Iran's ambassador to Germany, Majid Nili, warned European politicians against supporting US attacks on Iran, stating that such actions, if unpunished, could lead to future targeting of vital international transport and trade routes. Nili indicated that the US had targeted the Agh-Tappeh-Khan Bridge, which he described as part of a crucial corridor.
Meanwhile, the United States and many of its NATO allies have accused Iran of a growing number of threats throughout Europe and North America. In a joint statement, these nations demanded that Iran cease its attempts to harm dissidents and others, calling such actions unacceptable violations of their sovereignty. The statement, signed by 13 NATO members and Austria, committed the governments to working together to foil any plots and called on Iran to immediately end its illegal activities within their territories. British intelligence officials have also repeatedly warned of Tehran-backed plots in the UK, with three alleged Iranian spies facing charges for surveillance and plotting violence against UK-based journalists.
Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei accused Europe of willful complicity in US-Israeli attacks, citing remarks by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Baghaei stated that countries providing territories and infrastructure for attacks cannot evade responsibility for their contribution to unprovoked aggression and its grave consequences.