January 10, 2023
1 min read

Cleverly summons Iranian diplomat following executions

The UK has repeatedly called on the regime to end the use of the death penalty, both publicly and directly with Iranian officials…reports Asian Lite News

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has summoned Iran’s most senior diplomat after the regime executed two more protestors.

Mohammad Mahdi Karami and Seyyed Mohammad Hosseini were executed by the Iranian authorities over the weekend, prompting widespread international condemnation. The UN responded to the executions by saying they followed ‘unfair trials based on forced confessions’.

The UK has repeatedly called on the regime to end the use of the death penalty, both publicly and directly with Iranian officials.

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said, “Today I have summoned the Iranian Chargé d’Affaires to condemn in the strongest possible terms the abhorrent executions we witnessed over the weekend. The Iranian regime must end its campaign of brutal repression and start listening to the concerns of its people.”

Stephen Hickey, Director Middle East and North Africa at the FCDO, held the meeting with Mehdi Hosseini Matin and underlined the UK’s opposition to the death penalty in all circumstances.

Since the death of Mahsa Amini, the UK has imposed more than 40 human rights sanctions including on leading political, judicial and security officials in Iran, for their role in serious human rights violations.

ALSO READ: Poll paints bleak picture for Sunak in 2024

Previous Story

Poll paints bleak picture for Sunak in 2024

Next Story

UK considering supplying Ukraine with Challenger 2 tanks

Latest from -Top News

India invites Rishi Sunak to its AI summit in 2026

India to host world’s first Global South AI summit in 2026, with Ashwini Vaishnaw inviting Rishi Sunak to join global talks on responsible, inclusive artificial intelligence. India’s Union Minister for Electronics and

Kerala CM, Bahrain Deputy PM discuss boosting ties

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s Bahrain visit deepens Kerala’s engagement with the Gulf, focusing on trade, investment, and diaspora welfare as both sides reaffirm shared interests in development and cultural exchange. Kerala Chief

Kerala CM begins Gulf tour

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan begins Gulf tour in Bahrain, engaging expatriate community and promoting welfare initiatives for NRKs, strengthening diaspora ties and showcasing Kerala’s development achievements….reports Asian Lite News Kerala Chief Minister

Delhi Dismisses Trump’s Oil Claim

India’s foreign ministry says it is “not aware” of a phone call in which Donald Trump claimed Narendra Modi agreed to halt Russian oil purchases…reports Asian Lite News India’s foreign ministry has
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Mirage 2000 participates in UK’s Exercise Cobra Warrior

Asserting that IAF has been participating in international exercises across

Prince Harry says he was born to offer organs to brother

The prince also noted that his father, King Charles III,