EU, 26 countries condemn Iran's executions of protesters

Aug 12, 2026

FILE PHOTO: French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot arrives to attend the annual Bastille Day military parade on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, France, July 14, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/Pool/File Photo — Benoit Tessier

PARIS, Aug 12 (Reuters) - The EU and 26 countries condemned Iran's executions of protesters in a joint statement, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Wednesday.

The countries called on Iran to listen to its people, take meaningful steps toward ensuring respect for human rights, immediately end use of the death penalty and release those arbitrarily detained.

(Reporting by ELizabeth Pineau; Writing by Inti Landauro; Editing by Makini Brice)

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