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Mattarella on Iran: Inhuman Barbarity Against Protesters and Concealment of Events

Published January 15, 2026, 21:06
Mattarella on Iran: Inhuman Barbarity Against Protesters and Concealment of Events

Italian President Sergio Mattarella condemned the "inhuman barbarity" against protesters in Iran, while also highlighting the regime's attempt to conceal the events. Mattarella emphasized that the suppression of freedom of information, and especially the suppression of journalists, is a key characteristic of authoritarian regimes. He pointed out that concealing the demonstrations, violent repression, and murders was the first priority of the Iranian regime, which tried to prevent access to information sources and the dissemination of news. The Italian President's statement is a strong criticism of the Iranian regime's handling of the protests and its violation of basic freedoms.