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Keir Starmer Condemns Killing of Iranian Protesters and Calls for ‘Restraint’

Sir Keir Starmer condemned the killing of protesters and urged Tehran to exercise restraint, issuing a joint statement with the leaders of France and Germany expressing deep concern about reported violence.
Protests began on December 28 and have transformed into the most significant challenge to the regime, initially sparked by anger over Iran's ailing economy with chants for the shah and calls from Reza Pahlavi.
At least 62 people are reported killed and 2,300 detained during weeks of protests, while authorities shut down internet and international telephone calls amid reports Iran targets political opponents in Britain.
International pressure has mounted as Western governments respond to reports of killings and crackdowns, with President Donald Trump warning Tehran it would `pay hell` and solidarity rallies held in Berlin.
Calls for accountability and protection of fundamental rights have intensified as Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the regime blocks internet to silence truth and Western leaders declared, `We stand with the Iranian people who want a secular, democratic future for Iran.

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The Prime Minister joined the leaders of France and Germany in 'strongly' condemning the killing of protesters in Iran as demonstrations against the regime sweep across the country

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