From the 'Bloody' 60s and 70s to the 'Green' 80s and 90s; What is History's Verdict on Him?

From the army that came for the 'love of the leader' to this one that came for the 'love of Akbar'. From those who consider him a symbol of 'insightless elites', to a group that sees him as a supporter of the Green Movement and a proponent of 'moderation', and on the other side, others who say his 'blood-stained hands' are irredeemable. The reaction of Iranians to the death of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani reflects a deep divide among completely opposing poles in today's Iranian society. For some, the ambiguous legacy of Hashemi Rafsanjani is defined by 2009 and that famous Friday prayer; a prayer that made him a hero for part of this group and a traitor for another part. For another group, however, his fate was clear from the 1360s and the first half of the 70s, years they describe as the 'darkest', and his role in numerous executions and allegations of involvement in assassinations and murders is unforgivable. In the meantime, there are others who say there is no choice. They take a middle ground and say we should not forget but we must give him a chance. Is it permissible to give a chance? Or can a person's record be permanently closed at some point in their career? What is history's verdict on Hashemi Rafsanjani? In this program, we have two political analysts with us: Majid Mohammadi from New York and Taghi Rahmani from Paris.