Government response

Execution of Habib Chaab: Foreign Secretary's statement

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has issued a statement following the execution of Swedish-Iranian dual national Habib Chaab by Iran

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and The Rt Hon James Cleverly MP
• Published: 7 May 2023

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

I am appalled at news the Iranian regime executed Swedish-Iranian dual national Habib Chaab.

The UK strongly opposes the death penalty. We call on the regime to stop all executions, now.

We will continue to work with Sweden and other partners to hold this regime to account.

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Published 7 May 2023