US and Allies Condemn Iran-Backed Plots Against Dissidents, Journalists, and Jewish Communities
Twenty-two countries, including the US, UK, Australia, and major European nations, released a joint statement condemning Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated groups for orchestrating assassination plots, kidnappings, and attacks against dissidents, journalists, and Jewish communities across Europe, North America, and Australia. The statement specifically called out the IRGC's use of international criminal networks and condemned a recent wave of attacks claimed by the pro-Iranian group Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya (HAYI), which has been linked to arson attacks on synagogues, stabbings, and other incidents across multiple countries. The coordinated condemnation signals a significant multilateral effort to pressure Tehran to halt what the signatories describe as violations of national sovereignty and international norms.
In a joint statement released on June 10–11, 2026, twenty-two nations formally condemned Iran's IRGC Intelligence Organisation, Quds Force, and Ministry of Intelligence and Security for conducting or sponsoring lethal plots against Iranian dissidents, journalists, and Jewish and Israeli communities on foreign soil. The statement, published by the US Department of State, demanded that Iran 'halt these actions now' and warned of 'further measures' to counter the threat. Signatories highlighted Iran's long-standing use of international and local criminal gangs — including the Sweden-based Foxtrot network — to carry out attacks, a tactic described as 'deplorable.' The statement also specifically condemned HAYI, which has claimed at least 18 attacks across Europe since March, including synagogue arsons in London and North Macedonia, stabbings in Golders Green, and incidents in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and Germany. Australia's inclusion follows its expulsion of Iran's ambassador after the IRGC was accused of orchestrating antisemitic arson attacks in Melbourne and Sydney. A Kataib Hezbollah commander, Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, was arrested in May in connection with alleged plots against US synagogues, and the DoJ has alleged HAYI is a front for Kataib Hezbollah operations. The joint statement builds on a similar 14-nation declaration issued in July 2025, reflecting an expanding coalition and an escalating pattern of Iranian-linked activity abroad.
What's missing
The joint statement calls for Iran to halt its actions and promises 'further measures,' but does not specify what concrete diplomatic, economic, or legal consequences the 22 nations are prepared to impose if Iran does not comply.
How coverage differed
The Jerusalem Post framed the statement with greater emphasis on antisemitism and attacks on Jewish and Israeli targets, listing specific incidents in detail and foregrounding the threat to Jewish communities. IranWire and The Straits Times presented the condemnation more broadly, emphasizing threats to dissidents and journalists alongside Jewish communities, and IranWire notably described the move as 'unprecedented,' reflecting its focus on the significance for Iranian civil society.
What different sources said
Joint Statement on Iranian State Threat Activity in Europe, North America and Australia
- The Straits TimesCenter
Allies condemn Iran's 'lethal plotting' in US, Europe, Australia
- The Jerusalem PostRight
Twenty-two states condemn Iran, front group for 'lethal' worldwide terror attacks
- IranWireCenter
22 Countries Warn Iran: “Immediately Stop Attacks and Extraterritorial Operations”
- ABC AustraliaCenter
PM 'very worried' about Iran war escalation
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