United States Iran strongly condemns human rights situation New sanctions announced to government officials December 20 9:20

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Iran's President Rouhani visits Japan on the 20th, but the hostile US on the 19th strongly condemned the human rights situation, including the crackdown on anti-government demonstrations by Iran, and announced new sanctions against government officials.

U.S. Secretary of State Pompeio spoke at the State Department on the 19th and said in Iran that more than 1000 people may have died in the last month's anti-government demonstrations, saying, “Iran's human rights violations are accepted Not only is it evil and wrong, "he strongly accused.

He announced new sanctions against Iran, freezing the assets of two judges who sentenced human rights activists and other harsh sentences, including death penalty, to Iranian government officials and their families who were involved in the repression of demonstrations. Of restricting the visa issuance.

On top of that, Secretary Pompeio said, “If Iran respects human rights, the stigma that it is an illegal government will be tempered. If leaders in each country respect the people, the relations between the countries will strengthen.” He expressed the idea that respect for human rights is necessary to improve the relationship.

While the Trump administration has been willing to seek dialogue with Iran, it has continuously announced its sanctions against Iranian companies and senior officials.