Joint statement on the situation in Iran
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Key Points:
- The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, and the European Union praised the Iranian people's courage in peacefully protesting for their dignity and rights.
- They strongly condemned the Iranian regime's use of violence, arbitrary arrests, and intimidation against protestors.
- The statement demands an immediate end to excessive and lethal force by Iranian security forces, including the IRGC and Basij, noting over 40 protestors have died.
- The Iranian government is urged to protect its population and uphold freedoms of expression and peaceful assembly without fear of retaliation.
