Iran Press/Iran news: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Bahram Ghassemi hailed the ruling, saying the decision showed the world can still have courts that adopt independent approaches.
Ghassemi added that the US can no longer raise such groundless accusations as the era of Washington’s totalitarian and bullying behavior toward other countries is over, Iran Press reported.
The United States has paid a hefty price and fabricated many lies to give the world a negative image of an independent country like Iran, Ghassemi said, referring to the US’ exoneration of the main culprits behind the 9/11 attacks as an example of such efforts.
However, he added, Washington must know it cannot steal the wealth and properties of the Iranians by spreading such lies.
“Mr. Trump should learn that Iran and its great and smart people are totally different from other countries that openly offer the US their country and nation’s wealth in order to enjoy the privilege of rented security and support,” the spokesman noted.
The Luxembourg court has rejected a US request to compensate victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks by seizing Iranian assets, seven years after a New York court claimed there was evidence of Iran’s involvement in the incident.
Back in 2012, a New York court claimed there was evidence to show that Iran provided material support and resources to al-Qaeda operatives that carried out the attacks.
The New York court awarded the plaintiffs damages of over $7 billion.
Iran has denied any links to al-Qaeda or any involvement in the 9/11 attacks.
The Luxembourg court has yet to rule whether the $1.6 billion in frozen Iranian assets in the European country can be returned to Iran.
Iran has said it is completely unfair for US lawyers to try to seize its overseas assets as compensation for the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks.101/202
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