Tehran: The ongoing support by Western governments for certain terrorist groups has drawn criticism from various quarters, including independent activists, groups, and nations. This support is not merely seen as a rhetorical opposition to Western culture or politics but is considered a manifestation of hostile actions against nations with independent or divergent policies. Such actions often disregard basic human principles and international norms, affecting both governments and innocent citizens.
According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the policies of the United States and certain European countries towards terrorist groups and Iranian victims of terrorism have followed an inhumane pattern for decades. Western support for terrorist organizations, which have claimed over 23,000 Iranian lives since 1979, is substantial. Despite these groups fleeing Iran in the early 1980s, European countries and the U.S., driven by hostility towards the Islamic Republic of Iran, have reportedly ignored fundamental human pr
inciples, providing safe havens for planning and executing terrorist activities against Iranians.
The Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MEK) is highlighted as one of the most violent anti-Iranian terrorist groups, openly admitting in its publications and media to the assassination of thousands of Iranian citizens. Domestic and international historical records corroborate these claims. Despite possessing irrefutable evidence of the MEK’s terrorist activities, European countries and the United States have allowed the group to function with impunity. Official reports indicate that political, security, and judicial institutions in these countries are aware of the group’s nature.
The support for MEK raises fundamental questions about the implications of allowing a group that admits to mass murders to operate freely in Western countries. This scenario is perceived as an affront to humanity and a disregard for international law, treaties, and agreements on combating terrorism and protecting human rights. It also hig
hlights double standards in international relations.
The issue gained further attention when MEK hosted a gathering in France attended by former Western officials, including a former U.S. Secretary of State and a former British Prime Minister. Such events, often scrutinized for financial incentives to attendees, exacerbate concerns about implicit official support for the group. This situation is deeply troubling for Iranians, especially families of terrorism victims, who view these actions as systematic support for terrorism by Western governments.
Iranian public perception is that these actions erode trust and deepen the divide between Iranians and Western nations. Acknowledging the need for rebuilding trust, it is suggested that Western governments should cease all support for terrorist groups that have harmed the Iranian people. This step could foster improved relations and mutual respect between Iran and Western countries.
Seyyed Mohammad-Javad Hasheminejad is the secretary general of the Habilian Asso
ciation. The views are his own.
