Iran blasts European states’ support for Israeli crimes

TEHRAN (Iran News) Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has strongly criticized the inappropriate stances taken by certain European countries in support of the Israeli regime’s crimes in the region.

Araqchi made the remarks in a phone call with Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Prévot on Friday.

discussing the latest developments in West Asia following the Israeli and US military aggression against Iran, Iran’s nuclear file, continued Israeli attacks on Syria and Lebanon, and the intensifying genocide in Gaza.

Araqchi described the Israeli and U.S. military strikes on Iran—clear violations of the UN Charter and international law—as a major blow to diplomacy and the non-proliferation regime.

He criticized the inappropriate stances taken by certain European countries in support of these acts of aggression and warned that such irresponsible behavior promotes the normalization of law-breaking and increases insecurity across the region and the world.

Referring to the ongoing genocide in Gaza and the U.N. Security Council’s inaction in the face of horrific crimes being committed by the Israeli regime against the Palestinian people—as well as Israel’s continued military aggression against Syria and Lebanon—Araqchi said Israel’s impunity, enabled by US and some European countries’ military and political support, is the root cause of the crisis.

He emphasized the need for all countries to take responsibility in confronting Israel’s gross violations of international law.

The Belgian foreign minister, for his part, expressed concern over the consequences of recent developments and the escalation of conflict in the region.

He reiterated Belgium’s position in support of diplomacy to resolve disputes and Iran’s nuclear issue through negotiations, calling on all parties to work to de-escalate tensions.

The two top diplomats also exchanged views on bilateral relations and consular issues.