International pressure on Iran picks up after Trump threat not to kill protesters

Published January 10, 2026 1:36pm ET



European leaders are joining President Donald Trump in condemning Iran‘s violence against protesters in the country.

France, Germany, and the United Kingdom released a joint statement on Friday slamming Iran for attempting to put down widespread unrest with violence.

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