Global outrage grows over execution of Iranian protester
09 December 2022 |
5:02 pm
The execution of an Iranian man on Thursday, the first linked to nationwide protests since September, has drawn sharp Western criticism. The UK also announced sanctions against individuals linked to Iran's judiciary.
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