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Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the United States for sanctioning four International Criminal Court judges investigating potential war crimes. The sanctions, which target judges from multiple countries, were imposed in response to the ICC's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Iran's spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei described the US action as a "new low" in foreign policy that undermines international legal principles. The diplomatic clash highlights ongoing tensions surrounding the Gaza conflict and international judicial processes.

Key Points: Iran Blasts US Sanctions Against ICC Judges Over Gaza Probe

  • Iran criticizes US for sanctioning ICC judges investigating Gaza conflict
  • US targeted judges from Uganda, Peru, Benin, and Slovenia
  • Sanctions linked to Netanyahu arrest warrant investigation
  • Tehran calls move an abuse of international power
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Iran condemns US decision to sanction ICC judges

Iran condemns US sanctions on ICC judges, calling it a new low in foreign policy and supporting international justice mechanisms

"Sanction and harass ICC judges... a new low - Esmaeil Baghaei, Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesman"

Tehran, June 9

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, condemned the recent US decision to sanction International Criminal Court (ICC) judges, calling it a "new low" for US foreign policy.

Writing on the social media platform X, Baghaei was reacting to the US government's announcement on Thursday of sanctions against four ICC judges. The move came in retaliation for the tribunal's issuance of an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a past decision to open a case into alleged war crimes by US troops in Afghanistan.

Baghaei stated that the US government's action to "sanction and harass ICC judges and personnel for holding up to their judicial mandate is a new low, even for a system that is badly addicted to advancing its foreign policy through coercion and intimidation."

He further asserted that the United States continued to abuse its power, linking it to Washington's vote on Wednesday against a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at stopping "genocide" in Gaza, Xinhua news agency reported.

Baghaei added that the sanctioning of the ICC judges made the United States the most "enduring and persistent accomplice" in "Israeli crimes in Gaza."

He urged the international community to oppose such "barbarism that is shaking the whole fabric of international law and unsettling the basic tenets of humanity."

According to a statement from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Washington sanctioned Solomy Balungi Bossa of Uganda, Luz del Carmen Ibanez Carranza of Peru, Reine Adelaide Sophie Alapini Gansou of Benin, and Beti Hohler of Slovenia.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
Interesting how Iran is suddenly concerned about international law when they themselves violate human rights regularly. But the US sanctioning judges does set a dangerous precedent. Two wrongs don't make a right.
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Priya M.
As an Indian, I'm concerned about powerful nations undermining international institutions. The ICC may not be perfect, but we need some mechanism to hold leaders accountable. This US move looks like bullying 🤨
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Amit S.
The hypocrisy is astounding! Iran criticizing US foreign policy is like Pakistan lecturing India on democracy. But that doesn't mean the US action is justified. International law should apply equally to all nations.
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Sunita R.
While I don't support Iran's stance on many issues, they're right about this. The US can't claim to be the global police while undermining judicial independence. This is why India was wise to stay out of ICC - these institutions often serve Western interests.
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Vikram J.
The whole situation shows why India must strengthen its strategic autonomy. Whether it's US sanctions or Iranian rhetoric, we need to judge issues based on our national interest, not take sides blindly. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Neha P.
The ICC has always been selective in its approach. Remember how they ignored Pakistan's atrocities in Balochistan? But sanctioning judges is not the solution - it just makes the US look like it's above international law.

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