A spokesperson for the United States Department of State urged Iranian officials to change their course, listen to the people of Iran, and stop their brutal repression. In response to a question from a Voice of America reporter regarding the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' claim of dismantling a 'network of agitators' linked to the US, the spokesperson stated, 'The Iranian regime continues to promote false conspiracy theories and blame others instead of addressing the legitimate grievances of the Iranian people.' He emphasized, 'The United States will support democracy and governance programs around the world to bolster civil society, increase access to information, and promote and enhance respect for human rights and the rule of law.' The IRGC's intelligence organization and the Ministry of Intelligence, in a joint statement on Wednesday, September 6, ahead of the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death in custody, claimed to have dealt a 'serious blow to the organization of protests.' They accused members of the alleged network of being 'financially supported by the US State Department, directing the Freedom House and the Institute for Nonviolence for Democracy, and managing one of the political elements abroad, engaged in networking women and planning to play a role in the protests.' This is not the first time such news has been published by the security apparatus of the Islamic Republic. Over the four decades since the establishment of the Islamic Republic, Iranian security agencies have repeatedly issued statements and announcements regarding the arrest of those they labeled as agitators and spies. Continued crackdown on civil activists; the Islamic Republic's claim: they were members of the 'network organizing protests.' Likelihood of bail issuance for 10 detainees in Gilan; ongoing arrests in Iran. Intensified pressures ahead of Mahsa's anniversary; Reza Norouzi and Hossein Hosseinpour were arrested. Normalization of faculty dismissals in state media; dismissals are not political but aimed at creating tension. Molavi Abdulhamid: The Islamic Republic has not treated Sunnis fairly and equally.
US to Iranian Officials: Listen to the People Instead of Blaming Others
The US State Department criticized the Iranian government for not addressing the legitimate grievances of its citizens and instead blaming external forces for unrest. This comes in the context of ongoing crackdowns on civil activists and recent arrests ahead of the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death. The situation highlights the tensions between the Iranian regime and its populace, as well as the international community's stance on human rights in Iran.
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US urges Iranian officials to listen to citizens instead of blaming external forces.
- United States Department of State urge Iranian officials
- Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claim network of agitators
- Iranian authorities arrest Reza Norouzi, Hossein Hosseinpour
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The U.S. is calling for Iranian officials to prioritize the needs of their citizens.
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