Iran Calls In Poland’s Charge d’Affaires Following Controversial Remarks by Foreign Minister

The recent diplomatic tensions between Iran and Poland have escalated following controversial remarks made by Polish officials. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tehran has summoned the chargé d’affaires of Poland to formally address these concerns, particularly in light of the anti-Iran statements from the Polish foreign minister.

In a significant diplomatic move, Mahmoud Heydari, the Deputy Minister and Director General of Mediterranean and Eastern European Affairs, lodged an official protest with Marcin Wilczek, the head of the Polish mission. This protest was directed at the biased and baseless comments made by the Polish foreign minister.

The tension has been further aggravated by the recent display of an Iranian drone wreckage at the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), facilitated by the Polish Foreign Minister. This event, which saw participation from prominent figures including Donald Trump, has raised significant concerns about the motives behind such actions.

• Radosław Sikorski, during the CPAC event, emphasized the need for global awareness regarding the dangers of Iran-Russia cooperation.
• The event aimed to foster an anti-Iran atmosphere and reinforce the Western narrative surrounding “Iranian threats.”

According to reports from American media outlets, the drone, identified as Shahed, was downed by the Ukrainian army and transferred with assistance from Kyiv and Warsaw, along with support from the Union Against Nuclear Iran. This NGO is led by Mark Wallace, a former U.S. envoy known for his strong anti-Iran stance.

American sources have alleged that this drone was utilized by Russia in its ongoing conflict against Ukraine. In response, both the European Union and the United States have imposed sanctions on Tehran, accusing it of supplying drones to Russia. However, Iran has consistently denied these allegations, asserting that any drone sales to Moscow occurred prior to the onset of the war.

Furthermore, Iran has clarified its legal stance, stating that there is no existing prohibition on the sale of its drones, including the Shahed. Iran’s mission to the UN articulated this point on its official X account, highlighting:

“The Shahed drone is among the world’s most advanced unmanned aerial vehicles, possessing exceptional reconnaissance, surveillance, and operational capabilities, while maintaining an extremely cost-effective price.”

The unfolding situation highlights the complexities of international relations and the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Iran’s military capabilities.