TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani has vehemently condemned a report by former UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran, Javaid Rehman, calling it "false" and a blatant attempt to damage the West Asian country’s image. 

"Misusing his international position and continuing his services to the Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) in the last days of his term, Rehman followed the agenda of this terrorist group," Kanaani stated. "His claims lack any legal basis and are completely rejected."

Kanaani expressed "deep regret" that Rehman, in the final days of his mandate, readily exploited his UN position to spread false news, arguing that the United Nations authorities, particularly the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, have a responsibility to prevent such abuse and ensure fairness in their processes.

"The Islamic Republic of Iran reserves its legal right to protest this wrong process in some human rights institutions," Kanaani stressed.

He further asserted that the Iranian people's "honorable movement for the progress and authority of the country" continues despite the enemies of Iran's "disgraceful" attempts to undermine it through terrorism, economic sanctions, and the manipulation of international institutions. "The experiences of the past few decades prove that the enemies of the Iranian nation have been disgraced," he declared.

Rehman released a report on Monday during his last day of mission as the UN Special Rapporteur, accusing Iran of “crimes against humanity” and “genocide.” He based his report on the persecution of MKO terrorists during the 1980s, specifically pointing out the execution of some of the terror group’s members. 

The MKO is responsible for the death of over 17,000 citizens and officials killed in the 1980s. The terror organization openly flaunts its atrocities and claims it would commit them again if given the opportunity.

Rehman did not elaborate in his report on why he believes the Iranian government should not have given death sentences to terrorists who had the blood of thousands of people on their hands.