The United States, Canada and eight countries from Latin America and the Caribbean have accused Iran and groups linked to it of terrorist activities and other operations in the Western Hemisphere. The countries have also pledged to strengthen coordination to address what they described as these activities.

The joint declaration came after a US and Paraguay forum held last month that focused on improving law enforcement cooperation against what Washington describes as Iranian terrorist activity in the region.

The governments alleged that Iran and its proxies have been involved in lethal plotting, illicit fundraising, political interference and foreign influence operations across the Western Hemisphere.

The joint statement said the countries remain united in their resolve to protect their nations and people from such threats.

The declaration was signed by the governments of the United States, Argentina, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru and Trinidad and Tobago.