Iran's Araghchi says he warned EU chief of the consequences of backing US-Israeli military action

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned the EU policy chief of severe long-term consequences from supporting US-Israeli military actions, criticizing European and NATO support. He highlighted the geopolitical tensions involving Gaza, Iran, and Western alliances in a public statement on social media.

Iran's Araghchi says he warned EU chief of the consequences of backing US-Israeli military action Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday that he had warned EU policy chief Kaja Kallas and other EU officials in a meeting of "the severe long-term consequences of facilitating and supporting Israeli-US war crimes, whether in Gaza or Iran". In a post on X, Araghchi also criticised Nato secretary general Mark Rutte, saying he "should know by now that groveling never satisfies a bully". He attached comments in which Rutte explained that the US's operations in Iran would be "impossible" without Europe's backing. In meetings with @kajakallas and other EU counterparts, I warned of the severe long-term consequences of facilitating and supporting Israeli-U.S. war crimes, whether in Gaza or Iran. @SecGenNATO should know by now that groveling never satisfies a bully. pic.twitter.com/pXITJTt24j September 23, 2026