Tehran — Iran’s foreign ministry on Thursday accused the European Union of being complicit in what it described as United States and Israeli attacks on Iran, intensifying diplomatic tensions as the regional crisis deepens.
Foreign ministry spokesman said the bloc’s response to the conflict effectively aligned it with Washington and Tel Aviv.
“The European Union’s indifference and acquiescence in the face of US and Israeli aggression, brutalities and atrocities amounts to nothing less than complicity,” Baqaei said in a post on the social media platform .
His remarks come amid escalating hostilities involving , and the , with European governments largely supporting Israel’s right to defend itself while urging restraint from all sides.
So far, the only incident directly linked to the conflict affecting European territory involved an Iranian-made drone reportedly targeting a British military installation in , where the maintains airbases used for regional operations.
Tehran has warned European states against becoming directly involved in the confrontation, cautioning that participation in any military intervention could make European countries and cities potential targets.
Officials in institutions have not immediately responded to Baqaei’s latest comments, though the bloc has repeatedly called for de-escalation while expressing concern over regional stability.
The rhetoric highlights the widening diplomatic divide as the conflict risks expanding beyond the Middle East, raising concerns among European governments about potential spillover into the continent.