Romania: Death of a Dictator : Reaction to the Events in Romania : The Americans
‘We would have preferred it if there had been a public trial,’ said White House Press Secretary Marlin Fitzwater, in remarking on the secret trial and executions of deposed Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu and his wife.
The Soviets
The Soviet Foreign Ministry called the executions an internal affair. Ministry spokesman Vadim Perfiliev said the decision ‘has probably been made taking into account the aspirations and will of the Romanian people.’
The British
Normal accepted standards are often difficult during ‘a civil war situation,’ a British Foreign Office spokesman said. ‘Although one may regret a secret trial, at the time it was not really surprising,’ he added.
The Iranians
Iran announced its recognition of the new government hours after dismissing its ambassador to Bucharest for failing to inform Tehran of growing opposition to Ceausescu. Parliament demanded an explanation.
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