'Double standards': Iran criticises US over Francesca Albanese sanctions case
🔴 Tension RisingMiddleEastEye2026-05-17
Iran criticized the US over sanctions against UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, citing ‘double standards.’ Iran argues that the US uses sanctions, threats, and intimidation when accountability over Gaza is raised. Albanese welcomed the court’s decision, stating it protected freedom of speech.