Iran Press/ Iran news: Hossein Amirabdollahian made the comment in a phone conversation with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell on Wednesday, a day after the European diplomat said that the bloc is weighing sanctions against Iran over the death of 22-year-old woman Mahsa Amini that triggered the unrest in the country.
Amirabdollahian said that Iran's judiciary is investigating Amini’s death based on the country’s laws and the result of the probe will soon be released.
He also said that the Iranian people have the right to make peaceful demands and the government always pays attention to that.
However, he added, they are totally separate from the rioters who set ambulances on fire, cause damage to banks and public places, attack police forces and other people, and commit terrorist acts.
Amirabdollahian said that the government will firmly deal with the rioters and terrorists, based on law.
The Iranian Foreign Minister warned the European Union against any hasty political action based on unfounded accusations and aimed at prompting rioters and terrorists who are targeting the lives of the Iranian people.
For his part, Borrell said he admits that riots and terrorism are different from peaceful protests that should receive a proper response.
He also said that the EU does not intend to create problems in its ties with Iran.
The two diplomats also discussed the latest status of talks aimed at reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA), and the removal of sanctions against Iran.
They expressed satisfaction over the latest progress made the in the JCPoA revival talks.
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