Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded in a post on his X account to France’s criticism of the execution of protesters in Iran.
Araghchi criticizes France’s stance on Gaza
Referring to France’s approach to Israel’s actions in Gaza, Araghchi said the country should stop lecturing other countries on human rights and international law. The Iranian foreign minister described France’s position as hypocritical and shameful.
Araghchi also said that France supported developments in Gaza and aggression against Iran. He argued that this approach contradicted France’s claim to the moral superiority it attributes to itself.
Barrot announces joint condemnation
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot had announced the previous day that the European Union and 26 countries had jointly condemned the execution of protesters and arbitrary detentions in Iran.