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Germany, Allies Demand Iran Halt Brutal Protest Suppression

1/13/2026

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned Iran's violent suppression of protests as brutal and disproportionate.
During a visit to India, Merz urged Iranian leaders to protect their citizens.
In Germany, Omid Nouripour and others seek quicker action with Iranian opposition.
A joint statement from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged Iran to respect human rights.
Protests occurred in Germany, reflecting solidarity with Iranian demonstrators.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned Iran's violent suppression of protests as brutal and disproportionate.
During a visit to India, Merz urged Iranian leaders to protect their citizens.
In Germany, Omid Nouripour and others seek quicker action with Iranian opposition.
A joint statement from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged Iran to respect human rights.
Protests occurred in Germany, reflecting solidarity with Iranian demonstrators.