(Bandar Seri Begawan, 14th) The Iranian Embassy in Brunei issued a statement regarding the country's economic protests, pointing out that on December 28 last year, some merchants in Tehran's Grand Bazaar held industry-specific gatherings due to currency fluctuations and economic pressures, with the main appeal being to restore market stability.
The Iranian government stated that the related gatherings were conducted peacefully overall and constituted a legal expression of economic concerns. The authorities lawfully guarantee freedom of speech and the right to peaceful assembly.
The statement also noted that some protest activities were exploited by a small minority and escalated into violent incidents, which fell outside the category of lawful protests. Law enforcement has the responsibility to safeguard public security in accordance with the law.
The Iranian side also condemned foreign intervention in domestic affairs, emphasizing that it will continue to respond to the people's livelihood demands through dialogue and economic measures, and handle related issues within the framework of law and international human rights obligations.
The Iranian government stated that the related gatherings were conducted peacefully overall and constituted a legal expression of economic concerns. The authorities lawfully guarantee freedom of speech and the right to peaceful assembly.
The statement also noted that some protest activities were exploited by a small minority and escalated into violent incidents, which fell outside the category of lawful protests. Law enforcement has the responsibility to safeguard public security in accordance with the law.
The Iranian side also condemned foreign intervention in domestic affairs, emphasizing that it will continue to respond to the people's livelihood demands through dialogue and economic measures, and handle related issues within the framework of law and international human rights obligations.