Outrage remains high in the British Parliament. As Iran is once again shaken by waves of protests that have been brutally suppressed, Ellie Chowns, a leading figure in the Green Party in Parliament, issued a striking statement of solidarity. Praising the “heroic” courage of the Iranian people, she called on Keir Starmer’s government to use “every means” to put an end to the atrocities.
A tribute to the courage of women and girls
For the Green MP, the struggle on the ground goes beyond mere political protest; it is a historic fight for fundamental rights. “The Iranian people—and especially women and girls—have been fighting for freedom of expression for many years. Their determination in the face of brutality is nothing short of heroic,” she said.
Toughen sanctions, not armed conflict
While Ellie Chowns welcomes the recent sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom against those responsible for the repression, she believes London must go further diplomatically, economically, and legally. The goal: to bring those responsible for this “bloodshed” and the massive internet shutdowns to justice.
However, the Green Party draws a very clear red line: no to military intervention.
Drawing on historical precedents in Iraq and Afghanistan, Ellie Chowns firmly rejected the idea of American armed intervention:
- Regional instability: The record of past interventions is considered “deplorable.”
- Risk of chaos: Military action would only increase the number of civilian casualties.
- Diplomacy First: The Greens advocate coordinated international pressure rather than weapons.
The Goal: To enable the emergence of an Iranian democracy.
In conclusion, the parliamentary leader reiterates that the survival of parties and voices defending human rights in Iran depends on the international community’s ability to protect the right to protest. “It is essential that these rights flourish to shape the country’s future,” she insists.
In short: Key takeaways
- Full support for the Iranian people and the women’s struggle.
- Demand for accountability from those responsible for the repression.
- Call to use all economic and diplomatic levers.
- Categorical opposition to any US military intervention.
