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US 'horrified' by Iran's execution of British dual national


People protest against the government of the Islamic Republic of iran at Trafalgar Square in London, Britain, January 14, 2023. (Credit: REUTERS/Henry Nicholls)

The United States said Saturday it was "horrified" by Iran's execution of a British dual national and backed its ally in calling for holding the clerical state to account.

"We are horrified by the Islamic Republic's execution of Iranian-British dual national Alireza Akbari. We stand with the British government in condemning his execution, which was politically motivated and unjust," a State Department spokesperson said.


The United States said Saturday it was "horrified" by Iran's execution of a British dual national and backed its ally in calling for holding the clerical state to account.

"We are horrified by the Islamic Republic's execution of Iranian-British dual national Alireza Akbari. We stand with the British government in condemning his execution, which was...