In a post on his X account, Baqaei said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s remarks amounted to an admission of Europe’s involvement in the war and called for scrutiny of the political, military and logistical support provided by European governments and NATO members.
“This is yet another straightforward admission by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that Europe knowingly and actively participated in the US-Israeli war of aggression against the nation of Iran, despite the repeated denials issued throughout the war,” Baqaei wrote.
“The EU, its member states, and NATO members must be held accountable for their involvement, including any political, military, logistical, or other support that contributed to death and destruction, as well as for the consequences that continue to be felt today. European citizens have every right to demand answers from their governments about the decisions they made to support or participate in this aggression,” the Iranian spokesman added.
“The rise in fuel prices and other hardships resulting from this unlawful war should also be examined in light of the role played by European governments in enabling and supporting it,” he noted.
“Mark Rutte’s role as NATO Secretary General, including actions taken under his authority, must likewise be subject to scrutiny and investigation,” Baqaei stated.