Iran Condemns Western Calls for Restraint Amid Gaza Conflict

Iran's foreign ministry criticized calls from France, Germany, and Britain urging Iran to exercise restraint concerning Israel, labeling them as politically illogical and contradictory to international law. The statement follows the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Tehran accuses Israel, which has not claimed responsibility.

Iran's foreign ministry has dismissed as politically illogical the calls made by France, Germany, and Britain urging the nation to exercise restraint in its conduct toward Israel.

These European countries issued statements following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas, in Tehran—an act which Tehran believes was orchestrated by Israel, despite the Israeli government making no such claim.

Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani has accused Western countries of enabling Israeli aggression and called on them to oppose Israel's actions in Gaza, while criticizing the UN Security Council for its inaction.

(With inputs from agencies.)