Iran Responds To Reportings of Bombing Kenya as June 25 Protests Rock Nairobi

The Iranian Embassy in Nairobi has firmly denied recent allegations suggesting the Islamic Republic of Iran was linked to terror plots in Kenya, calling the reports baseless and politically driven. 

In a strongly worded statement released on Wednesday, June 25, the Embassy responded to local media reports referencing a purported alert from Kenya’s National Intelligence Service (NIS), which allegedly warned of potential terror threats during the anniversary of the June 25 protests. 

“Such delusional and fabricated scenarios are the product of hostile elements,” the Embassy declared, suggesting the allegations were part of a broader campaign by adversaries aimed at straining diplomatic relations. 

The statement further underlined that Iran has no operatives involved in any activities that threaten the security of Kenya, emphasizing instead the strong and peaceful diplomatic ties between the two nations. 

“As one of the primary victims of terrorism, the Islamic Republic of Iran has consistently fought against terrorist organizations such as Daesh (ISIS) and Al-Qaeda,” the Embassy added. 

Diplomatic Warning and Broader Geopolitical Tensions 

Iran’s diplomatic mission in Nairobi also issued a cautionary note to Kenyan authorities and media outlets, urging them to avoid publishing unverified intelligence reports. The Embassy warned that such publications could provoke unnecessary panic and endanger bilateral relations. 

This development comes at a time when Iran is grappling with rising tensions in the Middle East. Since June 13, Iran and Israel have been locked in an escalating conflict that has claimed hundreds of lives and displaced thousands. A fragile ceasefire, brokered by international mediators including Qatar, was reached on June 24. 

Despite the temporary halt in hostilities, rhetoric between the two countries remains charged. Iran has accused Israel of “Zionist aggression,” while Israel has defended its actions as necessary for national security and a response to Iranian-backed proxy threats. 

Back in Kenya, the June 25 protests unfolded amid heightened security concerns, with the capital Nairobi becoming the epicenter of violent clashes between demonstrators and police. Several injuries and significant property damage were reported as thousands took to the streets. 

While the protests were largely focused on domestic issues such as economic hardship and governance concerns, the added layer of international security allegations further complicated the day’s events. 

As investigations into the origins and veracity of the alleged NIS warning continue, the Iranian Embassy’s swift rebuttal appears aimed at preventing a diplomatic fallout and reiterating Tehran’s position as a long-standing opponent of terrorism, not a perpetrator.