Iran Official Says Europe Was Part of Infrastructure of US Aggression
Iran's deputy foreign minister cited NATO chief Mark Rutte's admission of European-based sorties in support of US strikes as proof of Europe's role.
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, said that Europe formed part of the infrastructure used in US military action against Iran, according to Iran's IRNA news agency.
Gharibabadi pointed to an admission by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte that roughly 5,000 sorties were flown from European bases in support of US military operations against Iran, arguing that this proved Europe's role in what he described as American aggression.
Iranian Position
IRNA reported the comments as part of Iran's broader position on the involvement of Western allies in military actions targeting the country, though the report did not specify when Rutte's remarks were made or in what setting.
Iran has repeatedly criticized Western nations, including European countries and NATO members, over their role in supporting operations Tehran considers hostile. The report did not include a European or NATO response to Gharibabadi's characterization of the sorties.
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