Helen McEntee warns US against escalating tensions in Iran amid deadly protests

Foreign affairs minister condemns protester killings, urges restraint by all sides and raises concerns over communications blackout

Foreign affairs minister Helen McEntee. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

The United States should not “escalate” tensions in Iran further through military action, the foreign affairs minister has said.

Helen McEntee has warned against countries taking actions that could further raise tensions in Iran, amid protests that have engulfed the country.