Iranian Foreign Ministry Attacks French Criticism, Describing It as "Blatant Hypocrisy"

The Iranian Foreign Ministry launched a sharp attack against a French statement condemning recent executions in Iran, describing the French stance as "blatant and embarrassing hypocrisy." Tehran called on Paris to stop lecturing about human rights and international law, asserting that the foreign policies of certain European countries have stripped them of their moral standing. The Iranian response followed a joint statement issued by over 30 Western countries, led by the European Union, the UK, and France, denouncing Tehran's use of the death penalty against protesters. Meanwhile, Iranian authorities defended their judicial verdicts, affirming that the sentences target individuals convicted of espionage and collaborating with hostile foreign intelligence agencies, as part of efforts to dismantle spy networks and protect national security.