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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) — Iran's Foreign Ministry on Friday condemned the "intrusive and irresponsible" resolution against Tehran adopted by the European Parliament.
In a document approved on Thursday, the European Parliament accused the Iranian government of human rights violations during the recent unrest in the country, expressed “full solidarity” with the Iranian people and called for the designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.
The Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the resolution contained "false and incorrect" allegations about recent events in Iran, as well as "intrusive and irresponsible" statements against the country.
"Support for the introduction of harsh sanctions, compliance with the illegal American embargo against Iran, and aiding Israel in its June military aggression" against the Islamic Republic leave the European Parliament with no moral right to speak about human rights, the ministry noted.
Iran is obliged to protect the security of its citizens, public order and national sovereignty from any act of terrorism or foreign threat and interference, and Tehran will take action in response to any “illegal and interventionist” decision or position regarding its army and security forces, the statement emphasized.
Since late December, protests have erupted in several Iranian cities due to the sharp decline in the rial. The Iranian government has expressed its readiness to address the economic problems but also warned against violence, vandalism, and unrest.
Initially peaceful protests gradually turned violent, resulting in casualties and damage to public property, mosques, government buildings, and banks, particularly on January 8-9. Iran blamed the United States and Israel for inciting the unrest.
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