Clinton condemns ‘hypocritical’ Iran

February 14, 2011

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton has blasted the Iranian regime after riot police fired tear gas at protesters at anti-government rallies in Tehran.

The protests were called to show solidarity with the popular uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia.

Ms Clinton praised the courage of anti-government protesters in Iran, saying the US supports the universal rights of the Iranian people.

She has condemned Iran’s leadership for ordering security forces to break up the protest.

“What we see happening in Iran today is a testament to the courage of the Iranian people and an indictment of the hypocrisy of the Iranian regime,” she said.

US officials have accused Iran of hypocrisy for supporting the anti-government revolt in Egypt but seeking to prevent anti-government demonstrations in Iran.

Ms Clinton says the US supports the aspirations of the people on the streets and Tehran should follow Egypt’s example and open up its political system.

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