The United States and the European Union say human rights abuses have continued in Iran since last June's election. They fear more government measures aimed against opposition supporters in the run-up to the anniversary of Iran's 1979 Islamic revolution.
Mass arrests of opponent's of the Iranian government followed June's poll which gave President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad contested re-election victory. Death sentences have since been handed down to some opposition supporters.
The US and the EU fear a fresh government crackdown around the Islamic revolution anniversary. Demonstrations both for and against the government have been announced.
Western countries are also increasingly worried about Iran's nuclear ambitions. The government in Tehran recently said it was intensifying its uranium enrichment programme. The US and France have responded by calling for more sanctions against Iran.
pro-government demonstrator in Iran
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And the EU and US don't have human rights' abuses???
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