Zahra Rahnavard, in a message regarding the "stabbing" of Dariush Mehrjouei and Vahideh Mohammadi-Far, referred to it as a "reminder of the slaughter of Dariush and Parvaneh Farahani and the sacrifice of intellectuals such as Pouyandeh, Mokhtari, Sharif, and Davani, as well as the suicides and suspicious deaths of artists and other protesters." In her message, published by "Kalameh" on Wednesday, October 18, Rahnavard, the wife of Mir Hossein Mousavi and a prominent figure of the Green Movement, stated: "The stabbing of the artist Dariush and Vahideh is a reminder of the slaughter of Dariush and Parvaneh Farahani and the sacrifice of intellectuals such as Pouyandeh, Mokhtari, Sharif, and Davani, and the suicides and suspicious deaths of artists and other protesters." Rahnavard praised Mehrjouei's "multidimensional and philosophical protest cinema genre," stating that he "will remain immortal in the memory of Iranian cinema forever." She also added: "I hope this time, in this crime, the killer does not escape justice." Expressing that "if a person does not bang their head against the wall in the grief and anguish of this horrific crime and does not tear their clothes asking God for death and an end to the calamities, it is surprising," she mentioned: "Just as Mehrjouei protested the ban on his film 'Laminoor' and angrily said: 'Come and kill me... and they killed him.'" At the funeral of Dariush Mehrjouei and Vahideh Mohammadi-Far, held on Wednesday in the courtyard of Rudaki Hall in Tehran, participants chanted anti-government slogans. At this ceremony, Mona Mehrjouei, the daughter of Dariush Mehrjouei and Vahideh Mohammadi-Far, who attended without the mandatory hijab required by the Islamic Republic, stated: "As my father said, the killers are truly among us." Additionally, anti-government slogans were chanted at the funeral; Mona Mehrjouei attended without the mandatory hijab. Mona Mehrjouei at her parents' funeral: "As my father said, the killers are truly among us." The number of detainees related to the murder of Dariush Mehrjouei and Vahideh Mohammadi-Far has reached 10.
Zahra Rahnavard's Reaction to the Murder of Mehrjouei and Mohammadi-Far: I Hope This Time the Killer Does Not Escape Justice
Zahra Rahnavard condemned the murders of filmmaker Dariush Mehrjouei and his wife Vahideh Mohammadi-Far, linking them to a history of political violence against intellectuals in Iran. She expressed hope that justice would be served this time. The funeral sparked anti-government protests, highlighting ongoing tensions in Iranian society.
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📰 What Happened
Dariush Mehrjouei and his wife Vahideh Mohammadi-Far were murdered, prompting Zahra Rahnavard to condemn the violence and call for justice. Their funeral turned into a site of anti-government protests, reflecting widespread discontent.
- Ten individuals have been detained in connection with the murders.
- The funeral was marked by anti-government slogans and a significant act of defiance by Mona Mehrjouei.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has a history of political violence against intellectuals and artists, often linked to the regime's efforts to suppress dissent. The Green Movement, which Zahra Rahnavard is associated with, emerged in response to perceived electoral fraud and has continued to advocate for democratic reforms.
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