France, March 10 -- "European countries have unfortunately helped create these conditions," said foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, during a weekly press briefing.

"Instead of insisting on the rule of law, instead of standing up to the bullying and excesses of the United States, they spoke and agreed with them at the UN Security Council regarding the discussion on restoring sanctions, and all these things together emboldened the American and Zionist parties to continue committing their crimes."

In turn, European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says that "Iran's war effects are already a reality in Europe."

Oil prices soared on Monday, with Brent crude peaking just short of $120 (€103) a barrel as the US-Is...