UK, US and allies accuse Iran of cross-border assassination plots
Summary
The UK, US, and 12 other countries have accused Iran of orchestrating assassination and kidnapping plots in Europe and North America. These countries claim Iran is violating national sovereignty by targeting individuals overseas. Iran denies these accusations and describes them as baseless.Key Facts
- The UK and 13 allied countries allege Iran is behind assassination and kidnapping attempts in their territories.
- Countries involved include the United States, France, Germany, Canada, and others.
- Iran's foreign ministry called these allegations false and part of a campaign against Iran.
- A UK committee linked at least 15 plots to Iranian intelligence since 2022.
- The UK has implemented stricter measures, including requiring Iran to register political activities.
- Dutch officials said Iran tried to assassinate an Iranian dissident in 2024, which Iran denied.
- The US charged three gang members and a senior Iranian official with plotting to kill an Iranian-American journalist.
- These accusations arise amid tensions over Iran's nuclear program and ongoing diplomatic talks with Western countries.
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