Foreign ministers from 33 countries signed a joint statement on October 12, 2026, condemning Iran-linked hostile activities. The signatories include representatives from Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This declaration formalizes a collective stance against operations associated with Iran across Europe and other regions. Participants finalized the document to address security concerns regarding the nature of these activities. Officials from these nations intend for the statement to serve as a unified diplomatic response to ongoing threats identified by the coalition.
Coalition of Thirty-Three Nations
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States comprise the group of thirty-three nations behind the joint declaration. These states finalized the document to address specific security concerns related to operations linked to Iran. Each of these thirty-three nations contributed to the drafting process, ensuring that the final text reflected a broad consensus among the participating governments. The diplomatic effort involved extensive coordination between the foreign ministries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The statement identified a security incident at RAF Fairford that took place on September 27, 2026. The United Kingdom attributed this event directly to Iranian involvement. Official assessments from the United Kingdom concluded that the breach at RAF Fairford demonstrated the willingness of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to project hostile activities beyond its borders. According to the findings provided by the United Kingdom, the incident at RAF Fairford was a significant breach of security protocols. The coalition emphasized that the actions of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) represent a departure from established international norms. By noting the RAF Fairford event, the signatories sought to provide concrete evidence of the security challenges posed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
The coalition also addressed recent attacks targeting Jewish communities, Iranian journalists, and United States interests. Responsibility for these actions was claimed by Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya (HAYI). The joint declaration links these specific incidents to the broader pattern of activities that the thirty-three nations are currently condemning. The coalition remains focused on monitoring the activities of Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya (HAYI) as part of its ongoing commitment to regional and international security. The foreign ministers noted that the pattern of behavior involving Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya (HAYI) necessitates a coordinated response from the international community.
