Protests show ‘another path’ possible for Iran: Britain's foreign secretary
Britain’s top diplomat called on Iran’s leadership to choose “another path” as protests grip the Islamic country after the death of a 22-year-old woman arrested by the morality police. Foreign Secretary of Britain, James Cleverly, said at the United Nations , “The Iranian leadership should notice that the people are unhappy with the direction that they have taken.” He reportedly said, “A different path is possible for the Islamic Republic of Iran. The path that we want Iran to take and that is the path that will see them with a stronger economy and a happy society.” Several non-governmental groups have said that at least eight protesters have been killed in the Islamic nation in several days of unrest after the death of Mahsa Amini, who was killed by the morality police. According to human rights groups, she died after being arrested by the morality police, who are responsible for enforcing the Islamic republic’s strict dress code, including headscarves, for women. The U.N. ...