Statement by Minister McEntee on Iran

I am deeply concerned by developments in Iran and reports of the repression of peaceful protesters. 

Freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and access to information must be fully respected. 

I call on the Iranian authorities to refrain from any further violence, to restore communications, engage with demonstrators about their grievances and to uphold the fundamental rights of all Iranians.

I am in contact with our Embassy in Tehran and with our EU partners.