UK Conservative leader calls Iran protesters ‘a beacon of hope’

UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch voiced support for Iranians demonstrating against what she called their “despotic and oppressive government,” describing the protesters as “a beacon of hope for us all.”

“The brave Iranians on the streets protesting against their despotic and oppressive government are a beacon of hope for us all,” Badenoch posted on X on Friday.

“The Iranian regime denies its own people basic liberties while exporting terrorism and instability beyond its borders, threatening the UK and our allies,” she added. “We stand with those risking everything for freedom.”