France's foreign minister, Jean-Noel Barrot, said on Jan 14 in Paris that France believes Iran's nationwide crackdown on demonstrations may be the most violent repression in the country's contemporary history. He urged Iranian authorities to stop the violence immediately. The statement underscores rising international concern over Tehran's handling of the protests.
France Warns Iran Crackdown May Be Most Violent In Contemporary History
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot participates in a press conference in Beijing, China, 27 March 2025. JESSICA LEE/Pool via REUTERS
PARIS, Jan 14 — France has warned that Iran's nationwide crackdown on demonstrations may be the most violent repression in the country's contemporary history, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Wednesday.
Speaking in Paris, Barrot said France "suspects" the scale of the violence and urged Iranian authorities to stop the repression at once. His remarks reflect growing international concern over Tehran's response to protests across the country.
"What we suspect is that this is the most violent repression in Iran's contemporary history and that it must absolutely stop," Barrot said.
Barrot's comments were reported by Reuters. (Reporting by Benoit Van Overstraeten and John Irish; Editing by Louise Rasmussen)
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