On June 11, 22 countries including the US, European nations, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand issued a joint statement condemning Iran’s use of international and local criminal groups to carry out assassinations, kidnappings, harassment, and attacks targeting Iranian dissidents, journalists, Jewish communities, and Israeli interests on their territories [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
The Iranian entities identified as responsible are the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), its intelligence units, and the overseas military branch Quds Force [1, 2, 3, 5].
The extremist group Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya (HAYI) has publicly claimed responsibility for recent assaults and arson attacks targeting Jewish communities in London, Belgium, the Netherlands, and other European countries [1, 3, 6, 7, 5].
Australia acted earlier by expelling the Iranian ambassador in August 2025 and designating the IRGC as a terrorist-supporting entity in November 2025 after Iranian-backed attacks on Jewish sites in Melbourne and Sydney [1].
European countries have increased security measures and patrols around Jewish community centers and other vulnerable locations to guard against further attacks [6, 7].
The joint statement emphasized that such attacks undermine national sovereignty and international norms, calling on Iran to immediately halt these activities. One part of the statement said, “这些企图在我们的领土进行的杀害、绑架、骚扰、恐吓或其他手段袭击民众的行为，破坏了国家主权和国际规范。这些行动必须立即停止。” [1]
The US State Department and allied governments pledged to continue cooperation and law enforcement efforts to protect their citizens and punish those responsible. A US official said, “We stand united to protect our nations and people from these threats. The Islamic Republic of Iran must immediately cease these actions.” [2, 7, 5]
The coordinated statement follows months of escalations including Australia’s diplomatic expulsions and terrorism designations last year. The 22 countries involved are expected to meet again to assess security responses to Iran’s proxy attacks.
