Canada, allies warn Iran working to ‘kill, kidnap and harass’ people abroad

Canada joined the United States and 12 European allies Thursday in condemning what they said is a “growing number of state threats” by Iran’s intelligence services against people abroad, including dissidents, journalists and Jewish citizens of their countries.

The joint statement issued by the U.S. State Department called attempts by Iran to “kill, kidnap, and harass people in Europe and North America” a “clear violation” of those nations’ sovereignty.

“These services are increasingly collaborating with international criminal organizations to target journalists, dissidents, Jewish citizens, and current and former officials in Europe and North America,” the statement said.

“This is unacceptable.”

The countries said they are committed to working together to prevent such attacks and cal