Iranian security activities in Europe condemned by 22 countries in joint June 10 statement
Global powers and European states demand Tehran halt alleged plots targeting dissidents, journalists and Jewish communities across the West.
The United States, the United Kingdom and 20 allied countries issued a joint statement on June 10, 2026, condemning Iranian security activities in Europe and beyond and urging Tehran to stop immediately.
The statement, signed by 22 governments, accused Iranian security organs of planning killings, kidnappings and other malicious acts that threaten foreign nationals and communities.
Signatories said they would strengthen cooperation to protect their citizens and interests and pursue further measures if the attacks continue.
Signatories and scope of the joint statement
The joint declaration was signed on June 10, 2026, by the United States, the United Kingdom and a coalition including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada and the Czech Republic.
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland and the Baltic states of Latvia and Lithuania also joined, together with the Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Portugal and Sweden.
The statement said the countries coordinated intelligence and diplomatic responses after investigating a series of “threatening and hostile activities” attributed to Iranian security services in Europe, North America and Australia.
Allegations against Iranian security organs
Signatories named the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ intelligence apparatus, the Quds Force and the Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) as being involved in planning the operations.
The governments said the alleged activities included plots to kill and abduct opponents, harassment of dissidents and targeted campaigns against journalists living in exile.
Officials described the use of covert networks and local criminal actors to move operatives and complicate investigations as a deliberate tactic to conceal state involvement.
Targets and recent incidents cited
The joint statement cited recent attacks in several European countries that targeted Jewish communities, Iranian journalists and U.S. interests, describing these incidents as part of a broader pattern.
Signatories expressed particular concern over operations that singled out ethnic and religious minorities as well as media figures who had sought refuge overseas.
Authorities said investigations revealed links between state security organ activity and local criminal groups used to facilitate intimidation, logistics and violent acts abroad.
Sovereignty, international law and diplomatic red lines
The 22 governments stressed that attempts to kill, kidnap, harass or intimidate people on their soil are violations of national sovereignty and international law.
The statement called such acts “an unacceptable breach of diplomatic norms” and warned that continued operations would prompt additional coordinated measures by the signatories.
Ministers emphasized that protecting residents, civic institutions and religious communities within their jurisdictions is a priority that will not be compromised.
Demand for immediate cessation and response options
The coalition demanded Tehran halt hostile operations immediately and cooperate with investigations across jurisdictions, including by providing information on suspected perpetrators and facilitators.
Signatories said they remain united in readiness to take further diplomatic, legal and restrictive measures where evidence implicates Iranian state actors.
The statement also praised ongoing national investigations and cross-border intelligence sharing as essential tools for disrupting future plots.
International coordination and next steps
Governments pledged enhanced coordination on security measures, information exchanges and protective actions for at-risk communities and individuals.
Officials indicated they will continue to review evidence, pursue accountability for those responsible and consider sanctions, travel bans or other targeted responses as warranted.
The coalition also encouraged partners and host countries to bolster protections for media workers, dissidents and minority communities vulnerable to transnational repression.
The joint statement reflects a rare, broad alignment among Western and allied governments in response to transnational threats linked to Iranian security services, and signals heightened diplomatic and operational pressure on Tehran to cease activities that endanger foreign soil.
