Ottawa, January 15 – In a strongly worded joint statement, foreign ministers from the G7 nations—Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States—along with top European Union officials, have expressed profound alarm over the escalating crisis in Iran. The group condemned the Iranian regime’s brutal suppression of anti-government protests, vowing additional measures if the violence persists.
The demonstrations, which erupted in late December amid soaring inflation and a plummeting rial, have turned deadly. Reports indicate thousands have been killed in clashes with security forces, with widespread accounts of arbitrary arrests and intimidation tactics.
‘We strongly condemn the cruel repression by Iranian authorities against their people who are courageously demanding a better life, dignity, and freedom,’ the statement declared. It highlighted attacks on protesters, random detentions, and efforts to instill fear through security operations.
The G7 called on Tehran to exercise maximum restraint, halt the violence, and uphold fundamental human rights, including freedom of expression, access to information, peaceful assembly, and association.
Officials made it clear: continued violations of international human rights obligations in handling dissent could trigger further restrictive actions against Iran. This unified stance underscores growing international impatience with Tehran’s handling of its domestic unrest.
As economic woes fuel public outrage, the world watches closely. The G7’s warning serves as a stark reminder that Iran’s internal strife has global repercussions, potentially reshaping diplomatic relations and economic pressures on the regime.