Iran summons German, UK envoys over UN rights resolution
Iran summoned the German and British ambassadors in Tehran over their support for a draft UN resolution against Iran, condemning their countries for misusing human rights to pressure Iran and supporting Israel's actions in Gaza. The European diplomats said they would report Iran's objections to their governments.
- World
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 09:49 | 20 March 2025
- Modified Date: 09:49 | 20 March 2025
Iran has summoned the German and British envoys in Tehran over their support for a draft resolution against Iran at the UN Human Rights Council.
Germany's ambassador to Tehran and the UK's chargé d'affaires were called to the Foreign Ministry, Iranian state TV reported Thursday.
Forouzandeh Vadiati, the ministry's director-general for women's affairs and human, conveyed Iran's objections to the European diplomats, condemning their countries for "misusing human rights to pressure the Iranian people."
Vadiati also accused Germany and the UK of supporting Israel, which she said is committing "genocide and war crimes" in Gaza, arguing that they "are in no position to advocate for human rights."
The European envoys said they would relay Iran's objections to their respective governments.
- Yemen’s Houthis report fresh US airstrikes on Al-Hudaydah, Sadaa
- US approves sale of advanced precision kill weapon systems to Saudi Arabia
- US presses Israel for 'full accountability' in killing of Turkish American activist Aysenur Eygi
- Jordan calls for ‘immediate’ global action to halt Israel assault on Gaza
- Thousands protest against Israeli government in Jerusalem