UN Calls on Iran to Address Serious Human Rights Violations
Deputy Spokesman Wood (Nov. 20): "The United States welcomes the resolution passed today by the United Nations calling upon the Government of Iran to respect its human rights obligations fully.  In addition to longstanding concerns about the human rights situation in Iran, the resolution expresses deep concern about the brutal response of Iranian authorities to peaceful demonstrations in the wake of the June 12 election.  It calls on the Government of Iran to abolish torture and arbitrary imprisonment, as well as any executions, including stoning, carried out without due process of law". -Full Text

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Spokesman Kelly (Nov. 9): "Well, actually we haven't received official confirmation that they'e been charged, and we are continuing to seek information about these press reports. If it is true, that they have been formally charged, we would find this outrageous, and of course, the families would find it devastating. And I think you also heard what the Secretary said a little earlier today. We believe that there is no evidence for these kinds of charges. We renew our request on behalf of these three young people and their families that the Iranian Government exercise compassion and let them return to their families. We will continue to make that case, both publicly and privately, through our Swiss protecting power in Tehran." -Daily Press Briefing

U.S. Waiting for Official Reaction to IAEA Proposal
Spokesman Kelly (Nov. 3): "... the IAEA and Russia and France has on the table a very good proposal that will help Iran become better integrated in the international community, will be the first step towards ending its isolation. This is a very specific proposal that the Iranian delegation in Vienna already accepted in principle. I think it behooves us all to concentrate on this very concrete example of a way that we can move forward.." Full Text