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Starmer Condemns Iran's Violence Amid Deadly Protests

1/10/2026

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Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party (UK), condemned Iran's killings and urged restraint.
Protests sparked by economic issues have left at least 62 dead and 2,300 detained.
Iranian authorities cut internet access and threatened a harsher crackdown.
In a joint statement with France and Germany, Starmer urged Iran to protect citizens' rights.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei blamed protesters on foreign influence, and U.S. President Donald Trump warned of consequences.

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Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party (UK), condemned Iran's killings and urged restraint.
Protests sparked by economic issues have left at least 62 dead and 2,300 detained.
Iranian authorities cut internet access and threatened a harsher crackdown.
In a joint statement with France and Germany, Starmer urged Iran to protect citizens' rights.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei blamed protesters on foreign influence, and U.S. President Donald Trump warned of consequences.