Protests are ongoing across the country on the issue of Hijab in Iran. The protest turned violent after the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody. At least 92 people have died in the protests so far. This figure has been presented in media reports citing Norway’s Iran Human Rights (IHR) NGO. Meanwhile, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued his first statement on the matter and condemned the violent riots. He has shown the hand of America and Israel behind this violence.
- Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khomeini blamed America and Israel for the violence
- Protests turned violent in Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody
- At least 92 people have died in the protests so far
- Anti-hijab demonstrations are ongoing across the country
Their intention is to destabilize Iran – Khomeini
He termed the death of Mahsa Amini as a tragic incident and blamed foreign conspiracy for the ongoing riots in the country. He accused America and Israel of inciting violence in the country. He claimed that his intention was to destabilize Iran. The Iran Human Rights (IHR) group said on Sunday that 92 people had died in the protests. Mahsa was detained for not wearing hijab properly. On September 16, a 22-year-old girl died in police custody.
The girl’s death was very sad – Khomeini
Addressing a cadre of police trainees in Tehran, the Iranian leader said the death of the young girl was extremely regrettable. These acts cannot be justified. This is completely normal and not natural. The violence was orchestrated by the US and Israel. He said that I can clearly say that America and Israel were behind these riots and insecurity. In which foreign hired workers and some Iranian traitors helped him. We have seen many storms especially in France. Did America help any of them?
This proves the role of foreigners: the Iranian leader
Khomeini asked if he had ever made statements, expressed solidarity or provided internet to the Paris rioters. This proves the role of foreigners. America mourning the death of a young woman is just drama. He is happy. He said that these miscreants are behind the recent incidents. The fight is not about the death of a girl or the issue of hijab. Many women with partial hijabs are staunch supporters of the Islamic Republic and have participated in many events. The fight is for the freedom of Iran.
Let it be known that three weeks after Mehsa Amini’s custodial death, anti-hijab demonstrations are continuing across the country. The Iranian government is taking a very strict stance on these demonstrations.