During a visit to India, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned the Iranian security forces’ treatment of protesters as “brutal,” calling it a sign of the regime’s weakness.
He urged Iranian authorities to immediately halt the violence against demonstrators.
This statement comes as European politicians push to designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization.
French President Emmanuel Macron has also called for an end to the violence, as nationwide protests in Iran enter their second week.
Reports indicate that over 500 people have been killed in the unrest, which began over economic issues but has transformed into an anti-government movement. Germany’s strong stance signals a hardening of European policy towards Tehran’s actions.
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