Iran today accused European countries, including France, of creating favorable conditions for the Israeli-American attacks that led to the war against the Islamic Republic, Agence France-Presse reported, BTA reported.
"Unfortunately, European countries contributed to creating such conditions," Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghai said at a weekly press conference.
"Instead of insisting on respecting the rule of law, opposing the threats and extremes of the United States, they approved their actions at the UN Security Council meeting, which discussed the resumption of sanctions. "The combination of all these factors has encouraged the United States and the Zionists to continue committing crimes," Baghaei added.
Iranians living abroad could have their assets seized or face other legal sanctions if they express support for the United States and Israel, Reuters reported, citing the Iranian Prosecutor General's Office.
Some members of the Iranian diaspora, who want political change in Tehran, took to the streets of European and American cities to celebrate the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28, the first day of US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Iran officially announced on Monday Mojtaba Khamenei - the son of Ali Khamenei - as its new supreme leader.
„A warning was issued to Iranians living abroad who in various ways sympathize, support or collaborate with the American-Zionist (Israeli) enemy. They will have all their assets confiscated and will be subject to other legal sanctions in accordance with the law,” the prosecutor’s office said, quoted by state media.
Newly created channels on “Telegram“ shared details of prominent Iranians living abroad who had posted comments criticizing Iran’s clerical authorities and supporting the US-Israeli war against Iran.
According to the Iranian government, about 5 million Iranians live abroad, most of them in the US and Western Europe. However, according to Iranian media, the number of Iranians abroad is close to 10 million.