Prince Reza Pahlavi reacted to a new report published by BBC World regarding the sexual assault and murder of Nika Shakeri on the social media platform X, stating: "Those responsible for the crime against Nika Shakeri, and the main culprit Ali Khamenei will be brought to justice." He continued, "We stand alongside Nika's esteemed mother and her brave sister Aida Shakeri, who despite all threats and pressures, continue her fight for freedom." In his post, Prince Reza Pahlavi addressed the "people of Iran," urging them, especially the men of his homeland, to stand by the sisters, mothers, daughters, and wives of all women in Iran more than ever and defend them. He emphasized that those who harm Iranian women in this organized assault are enemies: enemies of you and enemies of Iran. Defending the women of our homeland is a human and national duty. In this path, those who rise to defend Iranian women follow in the footsteps of a long line of immortal heroes throughout our glorious history; brave individuals who stood against aggressors, were the eternal guard of Iran so that the soil and name of Iran remain eternal. BBC World reported on Monday in a detailed report that it has obtained documents showing that Nika Shakeri, a 16-year-old Iranian protester, was sexually assaulted by government agents and killed during the widespread protests in Iran in the fall of 1401. This British government-owned network claims that the basis for its allegations is a "highly confidential" report from a hearing regarding Nika Shakeri's case by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which includes the names of her killers and senior commanders who attempted to cover up the truth. According to this report, which "Voice of America cannot independently verify," Nika Shakeri did not commit suicide as per the official reports of the Islamic Republic; instead, after being arrested by three men affiliated with the government forces, she was subjected to abuse and despite her hands and feet being bound and suffering multiple baton strikes, she showed significant resistance against the agents. The report adds that government agents observed Nika standing on a trash can near Laleh Park in Tehran, and while she was chanting against the leader of the Islamic Republic, they identified her as the "leader of the protests" and attempted to arrest her among the protesting crowd. However, Nika Shakeri escaped from the agents but was arrested an hour later and transferred into a refrigerated van. BBC World, based on documents it claims to have obtained, identified "Arash Kalehr, Sadegh Monjezi, and Behrouz Sadeqi" as the arresting agents of Nika Shakeri and "Morteza Jalil" as the group leader, stating that due to Nika's excessive resistance against the agents and her continued chanting, the temporary detention center refused to accept her, and it was decided to transfer Nika to Evin Prison, where she also engaged in a struggle with the agents inside the van. For this reason, "Arash Kalehr" stuffed Nika's mouth with his socks, while "Sadegh Monjezi" sat on her to calm the situation. According to this report, the agents accompanying Nika Shakeri during her transfer to Evin Prison sexually assaulted her, and after Nika resisted their actions, they beat her with a baton and killed her. They then abandoned her body on the orders of "Naeem 16," identified as "Captain Mohammad Zamani," in a quiet street on Imam Khomeini Highway in Tehran. This report comes as official media of the Islamic Republic and state television claimed that Nika Shakeri jumped from the roof of a building and committed suicide. New details about how Nika Shakeri was killed; Islamic Republic agents sexually assaulted her. BBC World: Documents show Nika Shakeri was sexually assaulted and killed by agents. Aida Shakeri was released from prison after posting bail. Aida Shakeri, Nika Shakeri's sister, was arrested for "not wearing mandatory hijab." The Deputy Speaker of Parliament defended the "correct path of the Noor plan"; Prince Reza Pahlavi: "Organized assault" against women. Exclusive: U.S. State Department condemns the killing of Nika Shakeri and the horrific behavior of the Islamic Republic towards protesters. Disclosure of the document of "assault" on Nika Shakeri before her death; users: The Islamic Republic is the enemy of humanity.
Prince Reza Pahlavi: Those responsible for the crime against Nika Shakeri and the main culprit Ali Khamenei will be brought to justice
Prince Reza Pahlavi condemned the sexual assault and murder of Nika Shakeri by Iranian government agents, calling for justice against those responsible, including Ali Khamenei. The BBC reported that Nika, a 16-year-old protester, was assaulted and killed during protests, contradicting official claims of suicide. This incident highlights ongoing human rights abuses in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Prince Reza Pahlavi demands justice for Nika Shakeri's murder by Iranian government agents.
- Prince Reza Pahlavi announce Ali Khamenei
- BBC World report Nika Shakeri
- Prince Reza Pahlavi defend women of Iran
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The murder of Nika Shakeri exemplifies the brutality of the Iranian regime against dissent.
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