France condemns Iran protest crackdown, weighs satellite internet aid amid blackout

France has strongly condemned Iran's violent crackdown on nationwide protests following an internet blackout. According to France's ambassador to the UN, Jerome Bonnafont, the French government is considering providing satellite internet support to Iranians to circumvent the imposed restrictions. This consideration follows a joint statement from the G7 condemning Iran's actions and warning of potential further restrictive measures if human rights violations continue. Israel has urged France to support designating Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. Bonnafont highlighted existing sanctions against Iranian police and individuals, emphasizing the need to send a clear message to the Iranian regime to end the repression. He also addressed European efforts to increase responsibility for the continent's defense.

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