Artists' Reactions to the Execution of the 'Isfahan House' Defendants; Ebi: One Day You Will Pay for This Crime

The execution of Saleh Mirhashimi, Majid Kazemi, and Saeed Yaqoubi, defendants in the case known as 'Isfahan House', has sparked widespread reactions on social media, accompanied by significant criticism from Iranian users. Several Iranian artists and celebrities have voiced their objections to the execution of these three young men, who were accused of killing two Basij members and a police officer. The defendants had claimed prior to their execution that they were coerced into making televised confessions after enduring severe torture. Nazanin Boniadi, an actress and human rights activist, wrote on Instagram: 'The Islamic Republic has once again showcased its enmity towards the people of Iran and human rights to the world.' She further added: 'Given that the risk of execution for these Iranian children had been communicated to the UN Human Rights Council, they should be asked what human rights they are speaking of and what the purpose of this council is?' Former Iranian national football team player Ali Karimi tweeted: 'Speak of one who does not kill... do not call to prayer that kills...' Ebi, a famous singer, stated in his Instagram story: 'Shame on you criminals who execute the youth of my land for opposing you and seeking freedom. One day you will pay for all these crimes, and that day is not far off.' Dariush, another renowned Iranian singer, shared the song 'Razghi' on Instagram, writing: 'We sat and watched...' Shahin Najafi, a singer, tweeted: 'Until the clerics are buried, this homeland will not be a homeland. Death in the hands of the most vile government in the world is a tool for survival.' He added: 'Without any excitement or emotion, we must accept that this level of corruption can only be eradicated with 'death'. There is no more reasonable option.' Mahnaz Afshar tweeted, on the occasion of the passing of theater director Reza Haddad, addressing the execution of these three individuals: 'Today I read the news of execution again and once again felt alone and mourned from afar, and my heart ached for all our loneliness.' She continued: 'Today, more than ever, my heart ached for ourselves in this forced exile. I wish the sunrise would not begin with the death knell and would instead herald life and joy.' Hamed Fard, a singer, stated on Instagram: 'I am an infidel to your path, to your God, to whatever your religion is. Our brothers were killed with the filthy morning call to prayer.' Tahmineh Milani, a film director, wrote on Instagram: 'There is nothing I can do; I was shocked to hear the news this morning, my tears won't stop, and I just cry.' Ehsan Karami said in an Instagram story: 'They torture, they force confessions, they kill, they arrest families, eternal curse on the Islamic Republic.' Nazanin Nour tweeted about the execution of these three individuals in an unjust trial: 'This is what Iranians shouted from rooftops: execution.' She added: 'This regime will continue to slaughter innocent people until it is stopped.' Shahnaz Tehrani said in an Instagram story: 'In this small garden, why does the sound of the axe not cease?!' The three executed protesters had requested help from the 'people of Iran' in a message from inside the Dashtgerd prison in Isfahan on Wednesday, May 17, and social media users responded positively to their request by trending the hashtag 'Do not let them kill us.' Their execution has faced widespread condemnation from human rights organizations and entities worldwide. Global reactions to the execution of the 'Isfahan House' defendants; the Islamic Republic is a 'threat to humanity'. The execution of the 'Isfahan House' defendants; a German representative in the European Parliament: the world must wake up. The slogan 'Death to Khamenei the murderer' in Tehran; protesters in Zahedan: Dear brother, I will take your blood back. Molavi Abdolhamid: These executions are 'painful'. The Iran Human Rights Organization called for the international community to confront the Islamic Republic. 250 political and civil activists demanded an immediate halt to executions in Iran. The United States stated that executing individuals after sham trials is an insult to human rights and human dignity in Iran and the world. Robert Malley reacted to the potential execution of three protesters in Iran: the regime has not learned from the protests. The request of the 'Isfahan House' defendants from the 'people of Iran' did not go unanswered; protesters gathered. Hamid Rasai called for the judiciary to 'execute' Taraneh Alidoosti. The request of three protesters sentenced to death in the 'Isfahan House' case from the people: do not let them kill us. 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