AIP Wire Report, Washington, D.C.:
The United States and a group of allied nations have issued a joint statement expressing concern over what they describe as increasing Iranian state-backed threat activities targeting individuals and communities across Europe, North America, and Australia.
The statement, released by the U.S. Department of State and endorsed by multiple partner governments, accuses Iranian intelligence services of involvement in activities including surveillance, harassment, intimidation, and alleged plots directed against dissidents, journalists, activists, and other individuals residing abroad.
According to the joint declaration, the participating countries view such actions as violations of national sovereignty and international norms. The governments emphasized their commitment to protecting individuals within their territories from foreign state interference and transnational repression.
The statement calls on Iranian authorities to cease activities that threaten the security and safety of people living in democratic societies. It also reaffirms cooperation among allied governments in identifying, deterring, and responding to security threats linked to foreign actors operating beyond their borders.
The coordinated declaration reflects growing concern among Western nations regarding transnational security challenges and the protection of political freedoms, particularly for individuals who have sought refuge or residence outside their countries of origin.
The joint statement underscores a broader trend of increased cooperation among the United States, European partners, Canada, and Australia in addressing perceived foreign interference and safeguarding democratic institutions against external threats.
