'Not right' for Iran to attend Davos summit after deadly protests: organisers
Summary
Iran's foreign minister will not attend the Davos summit following a deadly government crackdown on protesters, with the World Economic Forum citing the tragic loss of civilian lives.
Key Points
- Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi will not attend the Davos summit this week.
- The World Economic Forum stated it would not be 'right' for Iran to be represented at Davos following recent deadly protests.
- Protests erupted in Iran over economic hardship and escalated into a major challenge for Iranian leadership.
- Norway-based Iran Human Rights verified over 3,400 deaths from security forces during the protests, though the true number might be higher.
