The Radio Voice of the Islamic Republic stated that the ruling issued against Aghajari is an internal matter. The United States expressed serious concern regarding the death penalty issued against a reformist activist in Iran. On Thursday, a court in Hamedan found Hashem Aghajari guilty of insulting Islam and sentenced him to death. Aghajari, a political ally of President Mohammad Khatami, was arrested in August after making statements calling for a religious revival within Shia Islam. He argued that Muslims should not blindly follow religious leaders. Lynn Cassel, a spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, described the court's ruling as extraordinarily harsh and stated that U.S. officials believe this ruling reflects a widespread human rights anomaly in Iran. The Radio Voice of the Islamic Republic quoted a spokesperson from the Foreign Ministry, who said that the matter of the ruling against Aghajari is an internal issue and also urged foreign observers to respect the independence of Iran's judiciary.
Radio Voice of the Islamic Republic stated that the ruling against Aghajari is an internal matter
The Iranian court sentenced reformist activist Hashem Aghajari to death for insulting Islam, prompting serious concern from the U.S. government. Aghajari's statements advocating for a religious revival led to his arrest, highlighting ongoing human rights issues in Iran. The Iranian government insists this is an internal matter.
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Iran sentenced reformist Hashem Aghajari to death, raising U.S. human rights concerns.
- Iranian court indict Hashem Aghajari
- United States express concern Iran
- Lynn Cassel quote Iran
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The ruling against Aghajari underscores the risks faced by reformist voices in Iran.
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