US attacks on ICC come from ‘misunderstanding’: prosecutor

The interim prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has characterized recent criticisms from the United States as a misunderstanding of the court’s operational activities. The comments follow a period of heightened friction between the ICC and the U.S. government regarding the court's jurisdiction and investigative actions.

The prosecutor’s remarks serve as a formal response to the diplomatic and political pressure exerted by the U.S. administration. By framing the conflict as a misinterpretation of the court's mandate, the prosecutor seeks to de-escalate tensions while maintaining the legitimacy of the ICC's ongoing judicial processes.