Game Over: Iran's Ex-Leaders Clash Over Protest Killings

Game Over: Iran's Ex-Leaders Clash Over Protest Killings

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Former Iranian Prime Minister Mir Hossein Mousavi, under house arrest since 2009, told Iranian authorities that killings during protests in January were a 'catastrophe' that will be remembered for decades. Several former leaders, including Mousavi and Mostafa Tajzadeh, have released statements criticizing the government's handling of the protests, which resulted in thousands of deaths.

The government claims 3,117 people were killed, while human rights groups report higher numbers. 'The game is over,' Mousavi declared, urging the nation to move towards freedom and prosperity without foreign intervention. A group of 400 activists backed his statement.

Other former leaders, like Hassan Rouhani and Mehdi Karroubi, have also criticized the current regime but avoid calling for its removal. Hardliners in Iran's parliament are incensed, with some calling for the execution of Rouhani. The European Union has designated the IRGC as a 'terrorist' organisation.

NASRLLAH PEJMANFAR called for Rouhani’s hanging, echoing demands from other hardline lawmakers. This article delves into the political tensions in Iran following the protest killings and the responses from various figures within the country.