On the eve of the anniversary of the 'Bloody Friday' in Zahedan, Prince Reza Pahlavi referred to the massacre of Baluch citizens on that day as 'the revenge of an anti-Iranian regime against the Iranian people.' In a message published on social media on Thursday, October 6, he stated that 'the Bloody Friday of Zahedan was the revenge of an anti-Iranian regime against the Iranian people,' and on October 8 of last year, 'Iran was summarized in Zahedan, and each bullet fired at the heads and bodies of the most defenseless children of Iran was a bullet aimed at the integrity of Iran.' He added, 'It is not unreasonable that the people of Zahedan and our Baluch compatriots have called for an Iran every Friday for the past year and have kept the torch of our national revolution alive until today.' Prince Reza Pahlavi emphasized that 'without a doubt, the main perpetrator and responsible for this massacre is Ali Khamenei,' stating, 'As the Sunni religious leaders of Iran have also said, he cannot evade this responsibility.' Expressing 'deep sympathy' with the survivors of the 'immortal martyrs,' he stressed, 'These families and all victims and wounded from that Bloody Friday can be assured that this crime will be addressed in a national court with maximum transparency, and the perpetrators and instigators of the massacre of Iran's children will face necessary, legal, and fair punishment. This is a national and unbreakable promise.' In recent days, journalist Mehdi Nakhl Ahmadi told Voice of America that there is evidence of senior regime officials and the leadership's household being involved in the Bloody Friday of Zahedan. As the anniversary of 'Bloody Friday' approaches, news sources have reported a heavy presence of repressive forces in the center of Sistan and Baluchestan province. Additionally, images have emerged showing government institutions of the Islamic Republic creating 'earthworks' and 'moats' around Zahedan. Despite the intensified presence of repressive forces, protests continue, and according to a citizen report, protesters have pulled down and burned a banner featuring Khamenei's image. Another report shows graffiti on walls with slogans like 'Death to Khamenei the Bloodthirsty' ahead of the anniversary of 'Bloody Friday.' Molavi Abdolhamid, the Sunni Friday prayer leader of Zahedan, stated on Wednesday that the solution to existing problems in Iran lies in 'listening to the voice of the people' and 'yielding to the demands of the majority' of society.
Prince Reza Pahlavi: Those Responsible for the Massacre of Iran's Children in 'Bloody Friday of Zahedan' Will Be Punished
Prince Reza Pahlavi condemned the massacre of Baluch citizens during the 'Bloody Friday' incident in Zahedan, calling it an act of revenge by the Iranian regime. He promised that those responsible, particularly Ali Khamenei, will be held accountable in a transparent national court. As the anniversary approaches, tensions are rising with increased military presence and ongoing protests against the regime.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Prince Reza Pahlavi condemned the Iranian regime for the massacre of Baluch citizens in Zahedan, promising accountability for those responsible. As the anniversary of the event approaches, protests and tensions are rising in the region.
- The massacre referred to as 'Bloody Friday' occurred in Zahedan, targeting Baluch citizens.
- There is a heavy security presence in Zahedan ahead of the anniversary, with ongoing protests.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The 'Bloody Friday' massacre in Zahedan is part of a broader pattern of government crackdowns on protests, particularly in minority regions. The Baluch people have long faced discrimination and economic neglect.
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