Brussels, Jan. 10 -- European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday (local time) expressed strong solidarity with protesters in Iran, condemning the authorities' violent crackdown on nationwide demonstrations and calling for the "immediate release of all detained" demonstrators.

Sharing a post on X, von der Leyen said, "Tehran's streets, and cities around the world, echo with the footsteps of Iranian women and men demanding freedom. Freedom to speak, to gather, to travel and above all to live freely." She asserted that Europe stands firmly with the protesters, adding, "We unequivocally condemn the violent repression of these legitimate demonstrations."

https://x.com/vonderleyen/status/2010009790781542596

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