Why it matters:
The statement highlights the government’s commitment to national security, public safety, and accountability, as officials work to respond systematically to recent events and ensure the public’s right to peaceful assembly.
What she’s saying:
Government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani said the recent internet restrictions were imposed for security reasons, not political choice, and emphasized that free access to information is a public right.
She expressed deep regret over deaths and violence, stating that both protesters and security personnel are “the government’s children.”
Mohajerani added that peaceful protests were hijacked by some Israeli-U.S. backed terrorist groups, and the government is investigating these incidents through a fact-finding committee.
What they’re saying:
Officials say that terrorist elements targeted peaceful demonstrations, escalating them into violence. Authorities reaffirm that all actions are aimed at protecting citizens and public order while maintaining the right to peaceful protest.
Key points:
- A fact-finding committee has been established to investigate recent unrest.
- Peaceful protests were hijacked by terrorist groups, resulting in violence.
- Both protesters and security personnel are viewed as part of the same national family.
Go deeper:
The nationwide rallies were held across Iran after recent unrest by U.S.-Israeli-backed terrorist acts heightened regional tensions and were marked by large public participation in support of national sovereignty and resistance against foreign pressure.
ahmad shirzadian - Mojtaba Darabi
