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Kamall Kharrazi: By closing the offices of the National Council of Resistance, the U.S. accepts its international responsibility

Jul 22, 2026 July 22, 2026 1 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Kamall Kharrazi praised the U.S. decision to designate the National Council of Resistance as a terrorist group and close its offices in the U.S., viewing it as a sign of the U.S. accepting its international responsibilities. He criticized the U.S. for not taking action sooner. This development highlights ongoing tensions between Iran and the U.S. regarding opposition groups.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The U.S. closure of these offices is seen as a concession to Iranian demands.

👥 Key Players

Kamall Kharrazi (کمال خرازی) QUOTED
Foreign Minister of Iran
"Mr. Kamall Kharrazi said on Saturday that the designation of the National Council of Resistance as a terrorist group is a positive step"

⚡ Actions

U.S. State Department DESIGNATE National Council of Resistance
"the designation of the National Council of Resistance as a terrorist group is a positive step"
Confidence: 90%
U.S. State Department CLOSE offices of the National Council of Resistance
"the U.S. State Department's order to close the offices of the National Council of Resistance in the U.S. as a positive step"
Confidence: 90%

📰 What Happened

Kamall Kharrazi praises US closure of National Council of Resistance offices as acceptance of responsibility.

  • U.S. State Department designate National Council of Resistance
  • U.S. State Department close offices of the National Council of Resistance

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because it demonstrates Iran's influence over U.S. policy regarding opposition groups.
🌍 Regional: Because it may affect the dynamics of Iranian opposition movements.
🌐 International: Because it signals U.S. recognition of Iranian claims about opposition groups.

📚 Background

The U.S. closure of these offices is seen as a concession to Iranian demands.

📝 Key Evidence

"the U.S. State Department's order to close the offices of the National Council of Resistance in the U.S. as a positive step"
→ This proves the U.S. is taking actions that align with Iranian interests.
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 80%
The source is aligned with Iranian state narratives.

Kamall Kharrazi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic, described the U.S. State Department's order to close the offices of the National Council of Resistance in the U.S. as a positive step. According to the Islamic Republic News Agency, Mr. Kamall Kharrazi said on Saturday that the designation of the National Council of Resistance as a terrorist group is a positive step that shows the U.S. is accepting its international responsibilities. However, he stated that Washington should have acted sooner to close the offices of the National Council of Resistance.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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