European powers condemn Iran's deadly protest crackdown
French, British and German leaders on Friday condemned the killing of protesters in Iran and called on Iranian authorities to halt the use of violence, according to a joint statement released by the office of French President Emmanuel Macron.
“The Iranian authorities have the responsibility to protect their own population and must allow for freedom of expression and peaceful assembly without fear of reprisal,” the statement said, stopping short of outlining specific consequences
The coordinated response from France, United Kingdom and Germany comes amid mounting international concern over a widening crackdown in Iran, where internet disruptions and restrictions on reporting have made it increasingly difficult to verify the full scale of casualties.
