Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani pointed out that "the accusations from the Israeli entity against Iran concerning the Paris Olympics are attempts to divert attention from the massacre in the Gaza Strip." In his statement, Kanani described the allegations as "ridiculous," wishing the French government and people success in hosting the largest global sporting event safely. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz accused Iran of planning an attack on Israeli athletes at the Paris Olympics, which is set to begin in a few hours.