Iran protests: Harsh visa policies prove EU support is empty

EU leaders were quick to declare support for the Iranian people as protests erupted, but tough visa and border restrictions don’t demonstrate solidarity. Protestors increasingly need a way out given growing state repression, argues Kourosh Ziabari.

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