Afghanistan, Aug. 13 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has accused France of "blatant hypocrisy" over human rights and international law, citing its position on Israel's military campaign in Gaza and the conflict with Iran.
Araqchi said on X on Thursday that France and its Western allies should stop "lecturing the world" on human rights, arguing that their support for Israel had undermined their moral credibility. His comments were reported by Al Jazeera.
He specifically accused France and its allies of supporting what he described as an Israeli "genocide" in Gaza and aggression against Iran.
The remarks come amid strained relations between Tehran and several European governments over the Iran conflict, human rights and the Strai...