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Iran Slams G7 Claims as 'Baseless' Amid Nuclear Tensions

Iran has strongly rejected recent claims made by G7 foreign ministers about its nuclear program and military activities. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei called the accusations "baseless and irresponsible" in an official statement. He specifically condemned what he described as illegal actions by the United States and Israel against Iran's nuclear facilities. The spokesman also dismissed allegations about military support to Russia as repetitive while reaffirming Iran's support for peaceful resolution in Ukraine.

Key Points: Iran Rejects G7 Accusations on Nuclear Program and Ukraine

  • Iran rejects G7 accusations of providing military support to Russia in Ukraine conflict
  • Tehran condemns what it calls illegal US and Israeli aggression against nuclear facilities
  • G7 urged Iran to resume full cooperation with IAEA nuclear inspections
  • Iranian spokesman called for resolving Ukraine conflict through dialogue and negotiation
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Iran denounces G7's anti-Tehran claims as 'baseless and irresponsible'

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei denounces G7 claims as "baseless and irresponsible" regarding nuclear cooperation and military support allegations.

"The G7 members' request from Tehran to cooperate with the IAEA without making any mention of the joint Israeli-US crime is hypocritical and meddlesome. - Esmaeil Baghaei"

Tehran, Nov 14

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei rejected the anti-Tehran claims made in a recent Group of Seven (G7) statement, calling them "baseless and irresponsible."

He made the remarks on Thursday in a statement released by the ministry in response to a joint communique issued by foreign ministers of the G7 countries on Wednesday at the end of their meeting in Canada's Niagara region, Xinhua news agency reported.

In the statement, the G7 foreign ministers condemned Iran for allegedly providing military support to Russia in its war with Ukraine and urged Tehran to fully comply with its obligations under UN Security Council resolutions and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), and to resume full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), including through enabling inspections of all nuclear facilities and materials.

They also urged Iran to engage in direct talks with the United States, supported by France, Britain and Germany, collectively known as the E3, and called on all UN member states to adhere to their obligations following the activation of the "snapback" mechanism, which reinstated UN sanctions on Tehran in September.

Baghaei condemned the G7 countries for their "irresponsible" stance in endorsing what he called the "illegal and unjustified" actions by the E3 and the United States to misuse the dispute resolution mechanism of the 2015 nuclear deal to reinstate previously lifted UN Security Council sanctions on Tehran.

He also highlighted what he described as "illegal aggression" by Israel and the United States against Iran, including attacks on the country's "peaceful" nuclear facilities. "The G7 members' request from Tehran to cooperate with the IAEA without making any mention of the joint Israeli-US crime is hypocritical and meddlesome."

Baghaei also dismissed the anti-Iran accusations related to the Ukraine conflict as "repetitive and irresponsible," reaffirming Iran's principled stance against the war and its support for resolving the conflict through dialogue and negotiation.

- IANS

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Priya S
India has maintained good relations with both Iran and Western countries. We should use our diplomatic position to encourage peaceful resolution. Nuclear non-proliferation is important for global stability, but unilateral actions by any country don't help.
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Michael C
Living in Delhi, I see how these international tensions affect oil prices and our economy. While Iran has legitimate security concerns, providing military support to Russia in Ukraine war is concerning. Hope diplomacy prevails over confrontation.
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Ananya R
The hypocrisy is clear - Western countries have nuclear weapons but deny others the same. However, Iran should also be transparent with IAEA inspections. As Indians, we know the importance of nuclear energy for development, but safety must come first. 🤔
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Sarah B
Respectfully, I think Iran's response lacks credibility. Their involvement in regional conflicts and nuclear ambiguity creates legitimate concerns. India has shown how to pursue nuclear energy responsibly while maintaining international cooperation.
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Vikram M
Chabahar port development shows our strategic interest in Iran. While we maintain our independent foreign policy, nuclear proliferation affects everyone. Hope both sides show flexibility - sanctions haven't worked, but neither has Iran's current approach.

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