Iran’s envoy to the UK was called to the Foreign Office following Tehran’s violent crackdown on nationwide protests. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper expressed concern over reports suggesting a high death toll due to the regime’s harsh response, exacerbated by an internet blackout hindering accurate information dissemination.
In a parallel move, US President Donald Trump encouraged Iranian demonstrators to persist in their protests, emphasizing the need to document perpetrators of violence for future accountability. Trump’s message, shared on his Truth Social platform, underscored his stance of halting official engagements with Iran until the violence against protestors ceases.
The UK government summoned Iranian Ambassador Seyed Ali Mousavi to address the unfolding situation and convey the nation’s strong condemnation of the reported atrocities. Cooper, addressing the House of Commons, emphasized the UK’s abhorrence of the violence and repression witnessed during the protests.
Additionally, Cooper announced forthcoming sanctions targeting various sectors in Iran, countering the regime’s claim of foreign interference inciting domestic unrest as baseless propaganda. She stressed the importance of supporting the grassroots movement within Iran and not falling prey to the regime’s attempts to discredit the protests.
The Foreign Secretary reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to challenging the Iranian regime’s falsehoods, standing against repression, and safeguarding national interests amidst the ongoing crisis.