Allies condemn Iran's 'lethal plotting' in US, Europe, Australia

The United States, Australia, European ‌allies and other countries condemned Iran-backed groups' plots to kill Iranian dissidents, journalists ​and Jewish communities in a ​joint statement released on Wednesday.

"We stand united in ⁠our determination to protect our ​countries and our people against ​these threats. The Islamic Republic of Iran must halt these actions now," the statement released ​by the U.S. Department of ​State said.

The group of nations cited "lethal plotting" ‌and ⁠other actions by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Intelligence Organisation, Quds Force, and Ministry of Intelligence and ​Security.

They also condemned a ​recent spate ⁠of attacks across Europe claimed by pro-Iranian group ​Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya (HAYI).

"Attempts to ​kill, ⁠kidnap, harass, intimidate, or otherwise attack people on our soil, undermines ⁠national ​sovereignty and international ​norms. These actions must stop immediately," the countries wrote.

-Reuters