International actors are urged to place human rights at the core of their interactions with Iran, following a call from the rights watchdog ARTICLE 19. The organization stresses that engagement cannot ignore the regime’s record of suppressing free expression, detaining activists, and restricting access to information.

ARTICLE 19 argues that any diplomatic or economic dialogue must be conditioned on measurable progress toward protecting civil liberties. It calls for concrete commitments, such as releasing political prisoners, ending censorship, and ensuring independent oversight of law‑enforcement agencies.

By demanding accountability, the network seeks to align foreign policy with principles of truth, justice, and reparations for those harmed by state repression.

Source: ARTICLE 19 - Defending freedom of expression and information.