Iran says European countries helped create conditions for US, Israeli attacks

Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (C), flanked by Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy (L), France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot (2nd R) and EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas (R), makes a statement following their meeting with Iran's Foreign Minister on Tehran's nuclear programme, at the Intercontinental Hotel in Geneva, on June 20, 2025. (File/AFP)
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Updated 09 March 2026
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Iran says European countries helped create conditions for US, Israeli attacks

TEHRAN: Iran on Monday accused European countries including France of creating the conditions that led to the United States and Israel attacking the Islamic republic and triggering a war.
“European countries have unfortunately helped create these conditions,” said foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei during a weekly press briefing.
“Instead of insisting on the rule of law, instead of standing up to the bullying and excesses of the United States, they spoke and agreed with them at the UN Security Council regarding the discussion on restoring sanctions, and all these things together emboldened the American and Zionist parties to continue committing their crimes.”