Condemnation of the European Parliament’s action in abusing the concept of human rights to accuse Iran

According to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Marzieh Afkham, Director General of Human Rights and Women of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, described the recent resolution of the European Parliament, in which unjust accusations have been raised regarding the human rights situation and women’s rights in Iran, as a repetitive action and indicative of an interventionist and politicized approach in this European institution, and considered it to be devoid of any legal validity.

Ms. Afkham, while condemning this irresponsible resolution of the European Parliament, emphasized: The judiciary of the Islamic Republic of Iran is a professional and independent branch, and judicial processes in Iran are always based on the law and through a fair trial process. The Islamic Republic of Iran considers any foreign intervention aimed at interfering in judicial processes and functions to be contrary to the principles and rules of international law and rejects it. Afkham also criticized the interventionist positions of some members of the European Parliament and stated: The European Parliament must learn from the ill-considered actions of the past and, instead of openly supporting terrorist groups and elements – which is tantamount to approving and encouraging violence and violating fundamental human rights – take steps towards respecting its international legal obligations and playing a constructive role in promoting peace, stability and human rights.