According to the Minister of Interior of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the country's security agencies have obtained clues regarding the acid attacks in Isfahan, and this report has been submitted to the Ministry of Interior. In a statement to reporters on Thursday, November 29, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli said, "Security agencies are seriously pursuing the issue of acid attacks, and a committee at the national level is addressing the topic of acid attacks." Following the announcement by Hassan Rouhani's deputy less than ten days ago that the investigation into the acid attacks had not yielded results, the media coverage of this issue gradually diminished until this week when news regarding it resurfaced. Among the reports, the governor of Isfahan recently mentioned the existence of "videos" related to the chain acid attacks in Isfahan, stating that these videos "indicate" that the perpetrator of the acid attacks in Isfahan has "psychological problems." On Tuesday, November 27, Governor Rasoul Zargarpour stated that until the "main suspect" is apprehended, the reason for the acid attacks in Isfahan cannot be determined "with certainty." On the other hand, Nasser Jorgesh, the father of Soheila Jorgesh, one of the "victims" of the acid attacks in Isfahan, mentioned in an interview with the weekly "Tamashagaran" published on November 3 that the police could easily track down "two motorcyclists" responsible for the acid attacks using traffic cameras. According to Mr. Jorgesh, besides the traffic cameras, a fire station on the street where the incident occurred also has surveillance cameras, and the police can utilize footage from these cameras as well. Additionally, Esmail Ahmadi Moghadam, the commander of the Islamic Republic's police force, stated on November 28 that, with the cooperation of the intelligence department, "good efforts have been made regarding the Isfahan acid attack case, and we have reached good clues, but the main perpetrator has not been apprehended." According to Mr. Ahmadi Moghadam, between 600 and 700 acid attack cases occur annually, with "most of them being attacks on property, not individuals." The police chief also mentioned on November 21 that since the beginning of this year, there have been "318 acid attack cases," most of whose perpetrators have been apprehended.
Interior Minister Reports on 'Clues' Regarding Acid Attacks in Isfahan
The Iranian Interior Minister announced that security agencies have found clues regarding the acid attacks in Isfahan, which have drawn significant media attention. The governor of Isfahan reported the existence of videos related to the attacks, suggesting the perpetrator may have psychological issues. This issue is critical as it reflects ongoing concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of law enforcement in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Iran's Interior Minister reported that security agencies have found clues related to a series of acid attacks in Isfahan. The investigation is ongoing, with officials indicating psychological issues may be involved in the perpetrator's behavior.
- Security agencies are pursuing leads on the acid attacks, with a national committee addressing the issue.
- The police chief noted that hundreds of acid attack cases occur annually, mostly targeting property.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Acid attacks are a serious issue in Iran, often linked to societal and gender-based violence. The government's response to such incidents is closely monitored by both citizens and international observers.
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