🇮🇷 | President of Iran Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian:

Dear Iranian nation, what we have all experienced in recent weeks has been a difficult and severe test that has left deep suffering.

These bitter events have been more painful and unacceptable for me as the President and your elected representative. The conspiracy of Iran’s ill-wishers turned the civil protest field and the rightful protest of the people into a bloody and violent scene, resulting in the loss of nearly three thousand citizens of this land and physical and mental injury to thousands of others. The same evil hands that shed the blood of over a thousand women, men, youth, children, scientists, and commanders in the 12-day war have emerged from another sleeve, turning a protest that is a natural right of a vibrant society into an unholy anger through mercenary rioting, burning hundreds of mosques, schools, public places, and national assets to ashes.

Precious lives were wasted, and dear bodies were shed with blood. The martyrdom of nearly 2,500 innocent people and security guards during the few days of unrest was a poisonous event and a very difficult experience that our beloved Iran has gone through like other great experiences. The American-Zionist conspiracy in December 2022 was a cowardly revenge by the enemies of the Iranian nation for their defeat in the 12-day war. Today, I mourn all lost lives and sympathize with each and every one of my fellow citizens who have endured great sorrow and suffering these days. Based on my position and responsibility derived from the trust of the great Iranian nation, I recall my ancient oath to remain a guardian of people’s rights. I have assigned various groups to investigate the causes and factors behind these incidents carefully to identify and uproot violence.

Protest is a natural right of citizens, and the government considers itself responsible for listening to people’s voices. In dealing with the conditions and accusations of recent detainees, utmost care will be taken to separate protesters from those whose hands are stained with innocent people’s blood, while observing justice, fairness, and compassion. The government holds itself accountable before all victims of these bitter events and will compensate for losses as much as possible with the help and cooperation of the noble Iranian nation. Identifying weaknesses, rectifying them, and learning from bitter experiences will pave the way for future progress; under unity and cohesion, and sympathy between the three branches under the Supreme Leader’s guidance, the great Iranian nation will create a bright future, InshaAllah!

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