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The European Union and 26 countries issued a joint statement condemning Iran's execution of protesters, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced on Wednesday, 12 August 2026. The signatories urged Tehran to listen to its people and take meaningful steps toward respecting human rights. The statement also called on Iranian authorities to immediately end their use of the death penalty and to release those currently detained in connection with protests. The coordinated diplomatic pressure reflects continued international concern over Iran's judicial treatment of demonstrators and its high rate of executions.