EU voices concern over protest casualties, urges Iran to show restraint
"We follow closely the unfolding situation across Iran, with demonstrations reflecting the demands of many Iranians," a spokesperson for the European Union's External Action Service said on Saturday.
"We are concerned by the reported deaths and injuries and urge Iran's security forces to exercise maximum restraint in handling peaceful protests. Socio-economic challenges were acknowledged by authorities and should be addressed through inclusive dialogue, not through violence."
The European Union called on Iranian authorities "to uphold the rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly and to enable the free flow of information and access to the internet."
"All individuals arrested for peacefully exercising their rights should be immediately released."
