10 Western Hemisphere Countries Pledge Stronger Response to Iranian Activities

Ten countries in the Western Hemisphere pledged to strengthen efforts to counter Iranian activities in the region, issuing a joint statement today condemning what they described as terrorism and malign influence operations.

The statement attributed those activities to Iran and its proxies, calling on Tehran to halt them immediately.

The countries’ condemnation covered both acts of terrorism and efforts to exert malign influence, presenting them as concerns requiring a stronger regional response.

The summary of the statement did not identify the signatories or detail specific incidents. It also did not specify what measures the countries would take to fulfil their pledge.