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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei responded to remarks by the German Chancellor regarding the war involving Iran, its military nuclear program and its proxies.

In a post on his social media account, Baqaei argued that the rhetoric deliberately distorted the truth. Baqaei claimed that Iran did not start the war, but that the United States and Israel, which he referred to as “USrael,” did, adding that Germany had not condemned the attack.

Baqaei argued that the actors Germany describes as “proxies” operate independently and said these groups are fighting for self-determination, freedom and dignity in the face of occupation, aggression and subjugation.

Baqaei also claimed that Iran does not have a “military nuclear program,” describing allegations that he said were put forward by Israel as a “big lie.”

Baqaei also criticized Germany’s policies in the region, saying Berlin could not present itself as a defender of peace and a moral authority after financing what he described as the “dirty work.”