
The EU’s special representative for human rights stated that Iran’s intransigence is preventing a positive role it could play in achieving peace in Yemen. The envoy also reviewed new EU measures to punish Iran for killing civilians and the 22-year-old Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini.
Eamon Gilmore voiced concern about what is happening to peaceful demonstrators in Iran and the Internet shutdown. He demanded the Iranian government block attacks against protesters, release those detained during the unrest, and allow for the free flow of information.