Iran Criticizes European Nations for Politicizing Human Rights Mechanisms
Tehran, The Gulf Observer: Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly criticized several European countries, including Britain and Germany, accusing them of politicizing human rights mechanisms to exert pressure on developing nations.
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei condemned the latest anti-Iran resolution adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council, which was led by a coalition of Western nations. He called the resolution “legally invalid” and claimed it was rooted in “malice, baseless allegations, and politically motivated generalizations.” According to Baqaei, the resolution relied on a selective interpretation of isolated incidents and unverified claims attributed to anonymous sources.
Baqaei denounced what he described as the “hypocrisy” of the resolution’s sponsors, including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Canada, pointing to what he alleged were ongoing human rights violations committed by these countries or supported by their policies—particularly in West Asia. He referenced the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and alleged war crimes in Syria and Lebanon, asserting that these nations have lost moral authority to criticize others on human rights.
The Iranian spokesman singled out the UK and Germany for their military support to Israel. He criticized Britain for being one of the largest arms suppliers to Israel and referred to controversial remarks made by its foreign minister regarding genocide claims. Baqaei also targeted Germany, calling it the second-largest arms provider to Israel and accusing its leadership of supporting the killing of civilians in Gaza.
Reaffirming Iran’s official stance, Baqaei stressed that the Islamic Republic remains committed to upholding human rights through its constitution, domestic laws, and international agreements ratified by the Iranian government. He characterized Iran as the product of a popular revolution that prioritizes justice and human dignity, and he underscored the country’s willingness to cooperate with the UN’s human rights mechanisms.
However, Baqaei criticized what he described as the “instrumental use” of the Human Rights Council by Western powers, arguing that such politicization undermines international cooperation on human rights. He urged countries like Germany and Britain to cease aligning with U.S.-led policies, particularly economic sanctions, which he described as “illegal, inhumane, and a crime against humanity.”
“These sanctions are not just unjust—they directly harm the people of Iran and expose the hypocrisy of those who claim to care about human rights,” Baqaei concluded.
