PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk

Stop Violent Suppression of Peaceful Protesters and Internet Blackout in Iran

Condemn the violent suppression of peaceful protesters in Iran, impose targeted sanctions on individuals and entities responsible for human rights violations, and work with international partners to restore internet access and protect civilians.

Last fetched 20 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk

Signatures

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Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000

Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000

Petition progress2 events · Jan – Feb 2026

10 FEB 2026
Petition rejected
already-happening
The Government is already taking steps in this direction. See this recent Urgent Question: https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2026-02-03/debates/9CF7A5A9-1F44-44AD-917F-15F55C597CE6/Iran The UK Government has indeed condemned the violence and brought in sanctions against an increasing number of individuals and entities in Iran (some had been sanctioned before the current unrest began): https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-announces-sanctions-against-perpetrators-of-human-rights-violations-in-iran
10 JAN 2026
Petition created

Background

Iranian security forces have reportedly used lethal force against unarmed civilians during nationwide protests. At the same time, authorities have imposed a full internet blackout, preventing families from contacting loved ones and blocking the documentation of human rights abuses. The UK must act to defend human rights and protect civilians.