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EU Parliament President Urges Iran Protesters: 'This Is Your Time'

1/12/2026

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Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, urged Iranian protesters to persist.
In a message on X, she expressed solidarity and said, "This is your time."
She criticized Iran's internet blackouts as a sign of fear.
She called for an end to violence and the release of innocents.
She urged EU member states to press Tehran and fulfill Europe’s responsibilities in 2026.

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Story summary

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, urged Iranian protesters to persist.
In a message on X, she expressed solidarity and said, "This is your time."
She criticized Iran's internet blackouts as a sign of fear.
She called for an end to violence and the release of innocents.
She urged EU member states to press Tehran and fulfill Europe’s responsibilities in 2026.