Group of Eight leaders say they deplore the violence in the aftermath of Iran's disputed election last month and remain "seriously concerned" about the situation, Associated Press reported.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy said the statement by G-8 leaders "shows the unity of the G-8 against the situation in Iran."
The G-8 statement, seen by The Associated Press, said G-8 leaders "deplore post-electoral violence, which led to the loss of lives of Iranian civilians." The leaders also "condemn the declarations of President (Mahmoud) Ahmadinejad denying the Holocaust."
The statement also criticizes restrictions on the media.