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The Iranian demonstrations for freedom described in von der Leyen's January 2026 post, including demonstrations in Tehran and elsewhere.
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European Union
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Von der Leyen backs Iranian women and men demanding freedom to speak and gather and travel and live freely.
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. Europe stands fully behind them.
European Union
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Von der Leyen notes repression intensifies and innocent lives continue to be lost and states Europe stands with the people of Iran in fighting for freedom.
As the repression intensifies, and the loss of innocent lives continue, we are monitoring the situation carefully. Europe stands with the people of Iran in their legitimate fight for freedom.
On standing with the people of Iran.
European Union
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Von der Leyen condemns the excessive use of force and continued restriction of freedom and notes the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is listed under human rights sanctions.
The rising number of casualties in Iran is horrifying. I unequivocally condemn the excessive use of force and continued restriction of freedom. The European Union has already listed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in its entirety under its human rights sanctions regime.
On rising casualties and restrictions in Iran.
European Union
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Von der Leyen expresses sympathy for the brave women and men of Iran risking their lives and supports Iranians demanding freedom for themselves and future generations.
Europe stands in full solidarity with the brave women and men of Iran who are risking their lives to demand freedom for themselves and future generations.
On Iranians demanding freedom for themselves and future generations.