Iran criticizes EU and Britain as sanctions rise amid protests
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanani described the bloc’s and Britain’s latest measures as a clearly confrontational stance toward Tehran. He noted that the sanctions were rolled out against the backdrop of widespread demonstrations in Iran, which the West has cited as human rights violations. Kanani pointed out that Europe and London have chosen a path that signals not a search for dialogue, but a desire to isolate Iran while pressing calls for political change from abroad. He suggested that the timing of these sanctions reflects broader political aims rather than a neutral assessment of the situation inside Iran.
According to Kanani, one of the driving motives behind Europe’s confrontational posture is to shift attention away from problems at home, including economic difficulties and social tensions. He argued that European leaders sometimes frame events in Iran in a way that distracts their own publics from domestic challenges, including perceived human rights issues within Europe itself. The spokesperson urged Western partners to examine their own records and to acknowledge the legitimate concerns of their citizens instead of escalating pressure on Iran, which he described as counterproductive to regional stability.
Kanani emphasized that Iran remains committed to dialogue with international partners, while accusing some European states of interfering in Iran’s internal affairs. He urged those countries to listen to their own people, respect protestors, and avoid actions that could inflame tensions. In his assessment, external interference and sanctions threaten to complicate regional dynamics and undermine prospects for constructive engagement between Tehran and Western governments.
In a separate development, it was reported that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, had been killed. The spokesperson asserted that nations under U.S. sanctions would cooperate to mitigate the impact of Western restrictions, underscoring the solidarity and strategic responses Iran pursues in the face of external pressure. The broader message from Tehran has been to promote resilience against foreign penalties and to seek strategic partnerships that counterbalance Western leverage in international affairs.