Iran Denies Western Assassination Plot Claims Amid Israel-Gaza Conflict

Iran has strongly rejected accusations from the United States, Canada, and over a dozen European countries alleging Tehran's involvement in assassination plots and destabilizing activities in Western nations. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei condemned the claims as baseless, politically motivated, and an attempt to divert global attention from Israeli actions in Gaza, which he described as genocide against Palestinians. Baghaei accused the Western countries of double standards, highlighting their military and diplomatic support for Israel and ignoring Israeli provocations against Iran. The joint Western statement accused Iranian intelligence services of collaborating with international criminal organizations to target dissidents, journalists, and officials, which Iran dismissed as part of a broader anti-Iran campaign. Iran called for accountability of the accusing countries for violating international law while backing what it terms terrorist elements and supporting Israel's actions. The dispute reflects broader geopolitical tensions centered on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Iran's role in regional security concerns.