Germany calls on Iran to allow peaceful protests
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Germany has called on the government of Iran to let people exercise their right to peaceful protest.
German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said in a statement Monday that he was "very concerned" about reports of 12 deaths and numerous arrests.
He said that "we appeal to the Iranian government to respect the rights of demonstrators to assemble and raise their voice freely and peacefully."
He added that "after the confrontation of the past days it is all the more important for all sides to refrain from violent action."
Germany is one of the world powers that agreed to the landmark 2015 nuclear deal with Iran in which sanctions were lifted in return for Iran taking steps to limit its enrichment of uranium.
