It is reported by AFP.

"Germany calls on Iran to respect" legitimate "protests," the agency writes.

#BREAKING Germany urges Iran to respect 'legitimate' protests pic.twitter.com/IvHdwJmHED

- AFP news agency (@AFP) November 18, 2019

Earlier, the White House supported protests in Iran related to higher gas prices, and condemned the use of force against demonstrators.

On November 18, the Russian Foreign Ministry admitted the involvement of external forces in the riots in Iran.