World leaders threaten Iran with more sanctions amid 'high level of reported deaths and injuries' following violent crackdown on protesters. The G7, comprising Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the US, and the European Union, has issued a joint statement expressing their grave concern over the situation. They strongly oppose the intensification of Iranian authorities' brutal repression of the Iranian people.
The foreign ministers of these nations condemned "the deliberate use of violence" by security forces against protesters and stated that they remain prepared to impose additional restrictive measures if Iran continues to crack down on protests and dissent in violation of international human rights obligations. The statement also acknowledged the killing of a Canadian citizen, who died at the hands of Iranian authorities.
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting to discuss Iran's crackdown on protesters, following a request by the United States. European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen said that the EU is considering further sanctions against Iran and has described the killing of young people as a human tragedy. The bloc has already imposed extensive sanctions against Iranian officials and organizations.
New sanctions have been announced by the US Trump administration against more than a dozen Iranian individuals and entities, which it alleges are responsible for the regime's brutal crackdown on protesters. These sanctions target those who launder revenue generated by oil sales to foreign markets.
Pakistani students returning from Iran reported hearing gunshots and stories of violence while confined to campus. The situation in Iran appears to have abated since Monday, but information flows have been hampered by an internet blackout that began a week ago. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the government is trying to address economic problems that sparked protests.
Gulf states led efforts to convince US President Donald Trump not to attack Iran, fearing "grave blowbacks in the region." The security warning level at the US Al Udeid air base in Qatar has been lowered following a heightened alert.
The foreign ministers of these nations condemned "the deliberate use of violence" by security forces against protesters and stated that they remain prepared to impose additional restrictive measures if Iran continues to crack down on protests and dissent in violation of international human rights obligations. The statement also acknowledged the killing of a Canadian citizen, who died at the hands of Iranian authorities.
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting to discuss Iran's crackdown on protesters, following a request by the United States. European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen said that the EU is considering further sanctions against Iran and has described the killing of young people as a human tragedy. The bloc has already imposed extensive sanctions against Iranian officials and organizations.
New sanctions have been announced by the US Trump administration against more than a dozen Iranian individuals and entities, which it alleges are responsible for the regime's brutal crackdown on protesters. These sanctions target those who launder revenue generated by oil sales to foreign markets.
Pakistani students returning from Iran reported hearing gunshots and stories of violence while confined to campus. The situation in Iran appears to have abated since Monday, but information flows have been hampered by an internet blackout that began a week ago. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the government is trying to address economic problems that sparked protests.
Gulf states led efforts to convince US President Donald Trump not to attack Iran, fearing "grave blowbacks in the region." The security warning level at the US Al Udeid air base in Qatar has been lowered following a heightened alert.
. it's like they're trying to suffocate the people under a ton of oppression. why can't they just listen to their citizens' concerns? we should be supporting those brave protesters who are standing up for change, not punishing them 
. the international community needs to step in and do something more concrete than just issuing statements 
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, but is it just more of the same? I mean, have they really done their homework on how to engage with Iran in a constructive way? Sanctions never seem to work and now we're seeing Iranian civilians getting caught in the crossfire 
. And Trump's still at it with these sanctions, targeting Iranian individuals who might not even be in charge of oil sales... how nuanced can you get? 
How can people even report on what's happening if they can't access the net? It's like they're trying to silence everyone all at once. This is so concerning, guys...
I'm worried about what's happening in Iran, but at least it's bringing the world together to speak out against human rights violations 
. It's crazy that more than a dozen people got targeted by US sanctions for allegedly being involved in the protests... seems like an overreaction to me 
. I wish there was a way to address the economic problems peacefully, you know? 
But I guess it's good that Gulf states stepped in to calm things down 
. Fingers crossed for Iran! 
can't we just try to have a calm conversation and figure out solutions together? instead of resorting to threats and sanctions... 
, what's going on with these countries?! 
. I feel so bad for those protesters who are fighting for their rights and freedoms 
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. What's needed is some real dialogue and cooperation between countries to address these issues 
It's just so unfair.
Was it just a matter of self-interest or was there something more going on there? And what's up with this new Iranian president, Masoud Pezeshkian? Is he really the right person to address these economic issues and human rights concerns? 
We need some peace and understanding in the world 
And I'm still shaking my head over that Canadian citizen who lost their life... rest in peace 
it's like living in a nightmare.
but at the same time, i wish they could've done more sooner 
i mean, it takes a toll on people to be silenced and oppressed for so long
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. i think we should try to find a middle ground here - economic problems shouldn't be solved at the cost of innocent lives 
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The G7 is all about maintaining stability in the region, but these new sanctions could end up being super counterproductive. And what's with the internet blackout? Isn't that just gonna fuel the whole thing? People are already really fed up... 
... I wish world leaders could put themselves in the shoes of those protesters and understand their pain 
dont even get me started on the us being all confrontational 
i wish there was more transparency and communication between the g7 and iran