When Iran denounces police violence in France and calls on Paris to guarantee "the freedom of demonstration"

Iranian authorities criticize France for its handling of protests, highlighting a perceived double standard. Following violent protests in Paris, Iran's Foreign Minister urged President Macron to heed the demands of the French people for freedom of assembly. This comes after Iran's own brutal crackdown on protests in January, which resulted in significant casualties and ongoing repression. Human rights organizations have documented this violence as one of the bloodiest in Iran's history against demonstrators.