Iranian Minister Outraged by Sikorski’s Actions Foreign Minister Responds
The diplomatic tensions between Poland and Iran have intensified following an incident involving Radosław Sikorski, Poland’s Foreign Minister. His presence at a presentation in the British Parliament has drawn sharp criticism from Iranian officials.
Incident Overview
Sikorski attended a demonstration organized by United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) during his visit to the United Kingdom. The exhibition featured the Shahed-136 drone, linked to Iranian military support for Russia’s operations in Ukraine.
Iran’s Response
In response to Sikorski’s remarks on Russia’s aggressive policies, Iran summoned the Polish charge d’affaires, Marcin Wilczek, to voice their objections. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maciej Wewiór stated that the dialogue was not one-sided. Poland highlighted that these drones posed a real threat to national security.
Statements from Iranian Officials
- On Thursday, Iranian officials expressed outrage at Sikorski’s participation in the exhibition.
- Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, criticized the portrayal of the drone as a false attribution by Israeli lobbies.
Araghchi condemned the event as a manipulation designed to undermine Iran’s relations with Europe, particularly Poland. His statement emphasized Iran’s willingness to engage in constructive dialogue to clarify these misconceptions.
Sikorski’s Retort
In a counter-response, Sikorski remarked that it would have been better for Iran not to supply drones to Russia amidst the conflict in Ukraine. He also expressed hope that the Iranian government would focus on revitalizing its ancient civilization rather than pursuing destabilizing activities.
This exchange underscores the heightened diplomatic climate as nations navigate their relationships amid ongoing geopolitical challenges.
