Iran has sharply criticized the European Union for what it describes as "pure hypocrisy" regarding its stance on human rights, accusing the bloc of failing to condemn recent military actions by the United States and Israel against Iranian targets.
Tehran argues that the EU's position on these strikes "trivializes evil" and represents a significant loss of credibility for the European bloc.
The accusation comes as the UN General Assembly voted to renew the mandate of Volker Türk as High Commissioner for Human Rights, a move opposed by both the United States and Russia.
The diplomatic row coincides with reports that ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States have yielded no meaningful progress, dampening hopes for a temporary breakthrough in the region.
Iranian officials have underscored the lack of advancement in talks, signaling continued tension.
This escalation in rhetoric adds to a broader pattern of geopolitical friction, including Sudan's recent genocide complaint against the United Arab Emirates at the International Court of Justice.