Iranian Ambassador Summoned Over Protest Response

Yvette Cooper announced that the UK government has summoned the Iranian ambassador in response to reports of approximately 2,000 deaths during ongoing protests in Iran, which have seen over 10,000 arrests amid a severe economic crisis. She condemned the brutal killing of protesters, emphasizing the need for Iran to respect citizens’ rights and pledging further sanctions targeting key sectors. Additionally, Cooper highlighted Iran’s threats to UK dissidents and confirmed measures to ensure the safety of British citizens in Iran. The government aims to apply coordinated economic and diplomatic pressure on Iran while exploring additional sanctions in collaboration with EU partners.

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