As per information from advocates for human rights, the count of lives lost has risen above 3,000 individuals.
Ali Khamenei / © Associated Press
The Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has openly acknowledged the extent of the calamity that has overwhelmed the nation amidst the recent disturbances. In his declaration, he verified that “numerous thousands” have perished during the demonstrations, while staunchly refuting any culpability on the part of the security forces.
This is reported by AP.
Even as he recognized the widespread fatalities among civilians, Khamenei’s discourse continued to cast blame toward Western nations.
The Iranian head insisted that, throughout the upheaval, US President Donald Trump allegedly personally pressed demonstrators to sustain their opposition and pledged his backing. Khamenei branded the demonstrators as America’s “pawns”, accusing them of defacement, damage to mosques, and destruction of educational institutions.
“We deem the US president a wrongdoer for the casualties and damages, owing to the accusations levied against the Iranian populace,” the ayatollah underscored.
As he stated, the actions of the demonstrators instigated the catastrophe. “By inflicting harm on individuals, they caused the deaths of thousands,” Khamenei asserted, reiterating the notion that the US endeavors to usurp command of the country’s economic and political resources.
Startling figures from human rights defenders
Concurrently, details from autonomous observers suggest an unmatched degree of brutality. According to the American news outlet Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the accurate picture is even more devastating.
Human rights advocates convey that a minimum of 3,095 people have been killed in the ferocious suppression of protests within Iran. This tally significantly surpasses the count of sufferers from any preceding turmoil in Iran in recent decades, signifying the most sanguinary episode in the Islamic republic's recent record.
What unfolded
It is worth recalling that anti-establishment rallies in Iran commenced on December 28. They evolved into the most substantial in nearly half a century . People flooded the thoroughfares in response to the sharp depreciation of the national currency and the deteriorating economic climate.
As per human rights activists, in excess of five hundred individuals died amid the rallies . More than 10,000 individuals were also apprehended.
Media outlets indicate that authorities in Tehran have declared their resolve to fast-track the judicial proceedings and executions of detained protesters. Irrespective of global pressure, the Iranian powers are exhibiting their determination to proceed with the utmost severity and to adhere steadfastly to their selected path.