Rishi Sunak said the situation in Iran is 'extremely serious' as he called for sanctions
Rishi Sunak has warned the stabbing of Salman Rushdie should act as a "a wake-up call for the West".Rishi Sunak has warned the stabbing of Salman Rushdie should act as a "a wake-up call for the West" as he called for tougher sanctions following Iran’s response to the attack.The prime ministerial candidate described the situation in Iran as "extremely serious" and called for an urgent "strengthened deal and much tougher sanctions".
"The brutal stabbing of Salman Rushdie should be a wake-up call for the West, and Iran’s reaction to the attack strengthens the case for proscribing the IRGC."A champion of free speech and artistic freedom. He’s in our thoughts tonight.Sir Salman Rushdie was stabbed about 12 times - including in the face and neck, a US district attorney's office has said on Saturday evening.
Matar appeared in court wearing a black and white jumpsuit and a white face mask, his hands cuffed in front of him.
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