Iran rejects G7 interference, slams support for 'Israel'
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Iran slams G7 interference in its internal affairs, accusing some member states of backing protests and supporting the Zionist entity amid rising US threats.
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People walk past a banner depicting Iran's Leader Sayyed Ali Khamenei and late leader Sayyed Ruhollah Khomeini in Enghelab Square in Tehran on January 14, 2026 (Atta Kenare/AFP)
Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the Group of Seven (G7) for what it described as interference in the country’s internal affairs, calling the bloc’s recent positions evidence of “deceptive agendas.”
In a statement on Friday, the ministry said the G7 “ignores the role of armed terrorist groups in derailing the protests from their peaceful path, with backing from the Zionist entity and the United States.”
The comments come amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Western governments, particularly in light of recent unrest in Iran and growing foreign pressure on the Islamic Republic.
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Iran condemns G7 statement on internal affairs
Responding to a recent G7 statement warning of possible restrictive measures over Iran’s handling of protests, the Iranian Foreign Ministry denounced the remarks as politically motivated and hypocritical.
G7 foreign ministers claimed they were "prepared to impose further restrictive measures" if Tehran continues what they describe as the suppression of protests.
The Iranian statement emphasized that the true source of unrest lies in foreign-backed armed groups, which it said had hijacked peaceful demonstrations with support from the United States and the "Israel".
The ministry accused certain Western nations of turning a blind eye to this violence while pushing narratives that align with their geopolitical interests.
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Iranian foreign ministry defends right to protest
Iran reaffirmed its commitment to citizens' rights, including the right to peaceful assembly. The Foreign Ministry stated it would continue supporting the Iranian people in the face of “foreign threats and conspiracies.”
It stressed that national sovereignty and internal stability remain top priorities for the government, especially amid efforts to destabilize the country through external interference.
These developments follow US threats of possible military action against Iran over recent unrest. Washington’s statements have fueled concerns in the region, even as Tehran reiterated its readiness to defend its sovereignty.
Officials in Tehran say the country will respond firmly to any form of foreign aggression and will not tolerate violations of its territorial integrity.
