Condemnation of Iran's Actions
France and Great Britain have condemned Iran's actions in connection with the brutal suppression of protests that have been ongoing since December 28. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot expressed concern over the situation in the country, stating that this is the most brutal suppression in modern Iranian history that must be immediately halted. The protests were provoked by the devaluation of the national currency, the Iranian rial, and high inflation, which sparked mass protests that have spread across almost the entire territory of the country.
Response of the International Community
As a result of the suppression of protests, hundreds of people have died, including children. In response to these events, Great Britain announced the introduction of new sanctions against Iran. The sanctions will target:
- the financial sector
- the energy sector
- the transportation sector
- the software sector
- other key sectors of the Iranian economy
Yvette Cooper, a member of the British Parliament, also noted that Tehran's claims of 'foreign incitement' of the protests are 'lies and propaganda.'
These actions of international partners reflect serious concern from the global community regarding the situation in Iran and the need to respond to the ongoing repression in the country. The protests, resulting from economic hardships, demonstrate deep social and political issues faced by Iranian society. With the new sanctions from Great Britain and support from France, the international community is attempting to pressure Iran to reconsider its human rights policies and restore dialogue with the protesters. These events could have long-term consequences for Iranian politics and stability in the region.