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Head of the Foundation of the Oppressed on Plasco: The Fault of Everyone Has Been Identified, We Also Apologize

Jun 9, 2026 June 9, 2026 2 min read 📰 Radio Farda
📋 Key Takeaway

Mohammad Saeidi-Kia, head of the Foundation of the Oppressed, stated that the Foundation will apologize for the Plasco building incident only after determining the responsibility of all involved parties. The Plasco building, owned by the Foundation, collapsed after a fire in 2017, and the Foundation has previously avoided taking responsibility. This matter highlights ongoing accountability issues within Iranian institutions.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The Foundation of the Oppressed is seeking to clarify responsibility before issuing an apology.

👥 Key Players

Mohammad Saeidi-Kia (محمد سعیدی‌کیا) ACTOR
Head of the Foundation of the Oppressed
"'We need to determine each person's share before we apologize.'"
Foundation of the Oppressed (بنیاد مستضعفان) QUOTED
Public institution
"'We, as the owner, have a responsibility that we do not want to evade.'"

⚡ Actions

Mohammad Saeidi-Kia ANNOUNCE Foundation of the Oppressed
"'We need to determine each person's share before we apologize.'"
Confidence: 90%
Foundation of the Oppressed APOLOGIZE public
"'We, as the owner, have a responsibility that we do not want to evade; I am saying now that we were also responsible.'"
Confidence: 70%
Mohammad Saeidi-Kia IDENTIFY culprits
"'Several agencies are responsible for this incident.'"
Confidence: 70%

📰 What Happened

Mohammad Saeidi-Kia acknowledges responsibility for Plasco incident, seeks to identify all culprits before apologizing.

  • Mohammad Saeidi-Kia announce Foundation of the Oppressed
  • Foundation of the Oppressed apologize public
  • Mohammad Saeidi-Kia identify culprits

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because it reflects on the accountability of public institutions.
🌍 Regional: Because it may influence public trust in governmental agencies.
🌐 International: Because it highlights issues of safety and governance in Iran.

📚 Background

The Foundation of the Oppressed is seeking to clarify responsibility before issuing an apology.

📝 Key Evidence

"'We need to determine each person's share before we apologize.'"
→ This proves the Foundation's intent to clarify responsibility.
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 70%
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Mohammad Saeidi-Kia, the head of the Foundation of the Oppressed and Veterans of the Islamic Revolution, the owner of the Plasco building, states that the Foundation's 'apology' regarding the Plasco incident is contingent upon 'determining the share' of all potential culprits. According to a report on Friday, February 11, by ISNA, Mr. Saeidi-Kia said, 'We need to determine each person's share before we apologize.' The head of the Foundation of the Oppressed added, 'We, as the owner, have a responsibility that we do not want to evade; I am saying now that we were also responsible,' but at the same time mentioned that 'several agencies are responsible for this incident.' Mr. Saeidi-Kia did not specify the names of these agencies. The Foundation of the Oppressed and Veterans of the Islamic Revolution is a public institution in Iran that was established following the victory of the Islamic Revolution by the order of Ruhollah Khomeini and operates under the supervision of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic. The ownership of the Plasco building, which was established before the Islamic Revolution by Habibollah Alqaniyan, a Jewish businessman and entrepreneur, was transferred to this institution after the formation of the Foundation of the Oppressed. Habibollah Alqaniyan himself was executed. The Plasco building ultimately caught fire on January 19, 2017, and collapsed after several hours. The weakness of the safety and fire extinguishing systems of this building has been declared one of the main reasons for the fire and its collapse, although the Foundation of the Oppressed and Veterans has so far refrained from apologizing for it. Previously, there had been news about an apology from the Foundation, but it was denied. In this context, Qalibaf: 'I will not apologize for Plasco.' A warning from an official: 'There is no information about 256 towers in Tehran.' The shadow of 'Plasco' looms over the anniversary of the 22nd of Bahman. The changing battlefield of 'proxy forces'; war against the people in the streets of Iran. The first paragraph; responsibility of the opposition and the possibility of radicalizing Iranian society. The death of the last Mossad representative in Tehran amid the Iranian crisis. 1300 hours of internet outages; Witkoff: A horrific massacre occurred during the protests in Iran. The shadow of war over Tehran; 'Trump is seeking decisive military options against Iran.'

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