Iran slammed Germany’s decision to ban Hezbollah from its country and said the decision was a result of the United States and Israel’s “propaganda machine.”

In a surprise move on Thursday, Germany announced that the entire Lebanese terrorist organization would be banned from operating on German soil. It also raided a number of mosques affiliated with the group in the early morning hours. Iran, which funds and provides logistical support to Hezbollah, responded to the decision on Friday.