Abbasali Kadkhodai, senior advisor to the Secretary of the Guardian Council and former spokesman for the Guardian Council, in an interview with Fars News Agency, responded to the question of what legal offenses led to the house arrest of Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi, stating that the determination of criminal instances is the responsibility of judges in the judiciary. However, what is currently interpreted from the penal code is actions against national security. Mr. Kadkhodai mentioned that the punishment for actions against national security can be death, as stipulated in the penal code. In response to a question about a recent wave from the opposition calling for the lifting of the house arrest of Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi, he said that a reference has taken a precautionary measure, which is a temporary action for various interests, including the preservation of individuals' lives and maintaining public order, to bring the country, as he put it, from chaos to tranquility. Mr. Kadkhodai also stated that apparently, Mousavi and Karroubi are living well and happily somewhere. Radio Farda interviewed Ardeshir Amir Arjamand, an advisor to Mir Hossein Mousavi, initially asking him whether Mr. Kadkhodai's claim that the crime of Mr. Mousavi and Mr. Karroubi is against national security and the punishment is death can be determined without a trial.
When the Offender Becomes the Judge and Executor of the Sentences
Abbasali Kadkhodai, a senior official, discussed the legal basis for the house arrest of opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi, asserting it relates to national security offenses punishable by death. He indicated that precautionary measures were taken for public order, while also suggesting that the detained leaders are living comfortably. This situation highlights ongoing tensions between the Iranian government and opposition forces.
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📰 What Happened
Abbasali Kadkhodai discussed the legal justification for the house arrest of opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi, linking it to national security offenses that could carry severe penalties. He claimed that their current living conditions are satisfactory, despite calls for their release from house arrest.
- Kadkhodai stated that actions against national security can lead to the death penalty.
- He suggested that the house arrest is a precautionary measure for public order.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Mousavi and Karroubi were placed under house arrest following the 2009 protests against alleged electoral fraud, representing a significant challenge to the regime. Their continued detention highlights the ongoing struggle between reformist and conservative factions in Iran.
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