G8 Speaks Out Against Violence in Iran

Topics: World Watch

(AP)

Group of Eight leaders said they deplore the violence in the aftermath of Iran's disputed election last month and remain "seriously concerned" about the situation.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy said the statement by G8 leaders "shows the unity of the G8 against the situation in Iran."

The G8 statement, seen by The Associated Press, said G8 leaders "deplore post-electoral violence, which led to the loss of lives of Iranian civilians." The leaders also "condemn the declarations of President (Mahmoud) Ahmadinejad denying the Holocaust."

The statement also criticizes restrictions on the media.

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by GiveMeFreedom July 9, 2009 5:28 PM EDT: I bet the leaders in Iran are quaking in their boots that the G8 has spoken out against them. I bet they are just scared as heck right now.

More likely they are throwing darts at pictures of these fools in Tehran somewhere. Grow some balls G8 and UN or stop your senseless statements of concern.; Reply to this comment


by Joe_NY_15 July 9, 2009 4:30 PM EDT: Again.....what are they doing....."speaking out".....that's it !!! just talking about it and speaking out showing outrage against the violence.

Typical do nothing weak liberal tactics......"let's speak out against it"......wow, the Iranians are soooooo scared of your talk; Reply to this comment