Iran’s ambassador to the UK has been called to the Foreign Office in response to Tehran’s violent crackdown on nationwide protests. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper expressed concerns over the disturbing reports indicating a significant number of casualties in the regime’s harshest action in over a decade. Due to the internet blackout in Iran, Cooper cautioned that the true extent of the atrocities might be underestimated.
In a related development, US President Donald Trump encouraged Iranian protesters to persist in their demonstrations. Using his Truth Social platform, he urged them to take control of their institutions and hold the perpetrators of violence accountable. Trump also announced the cancellation of all scheduled meetings with Iranian officials until the bloodshed ceases, assuring that help is on the way.
The Foreign Office has summoned Iran’s ambassador to the UK, Seyed Ali Mousavi, following these events. Cooper, addressing the House of Commons, conveyed the UK’s strong condemnation of the violence and repression unfolding in Iran. Additional measures, including imposing comprehensive sanctions on Iran targeting various key sectors, were announced by Cooper.
Denying Iran’s claims of foreign interference inciting domestic unrest, Cooper labeled them as falsehoods and propaganda. She emphasized that the ongoing protests represent a genuine grassroots movement across Iranian society, dismissing the regime’s attempts to discredit it with baseless accusations. Cooper reiterated the UK’s commitment to exposing the regime’s actions, opposing their narrative, and safeguarding national interests in the face of international scrutiny.