U.S. Congressmen Steve Cohen and Tom McClintock, co-chairs of the Iran Human Rights and Democracy Caucus, expressed profound condemnation of the recent increase in executions in Iran, specifically criticizing the actions ordered by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. This condemnation comes amidst reports of the sentencing of rapper Toomaj Salehi by the Islamic Revolutionary Court and activist Mahmoud Mehrabi to death, both associated with their involvement in protests. Salehi was condemned for his music that called for accountability of the Iranian regime, while Mehrabi's arrest was linked to the 2022 protests.
Iran Sentences Rapper Toomaj Salehi and Activist Mahmoud Mehrabi to Death Amid International Condemnation Read More: https://t.co/YdQwEr7vpA
Congressman @RepAdamSchiff: Toomaj Salehi was wrongfully sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court in Iran. His crime? Calling for accountability for the Iranian regime through music. His courage and steadfast vision of human rights in Iran are an inspiration to us all. https://t.co/UL6lQrI23b
Toomaj Salehi was wrongfully sentenced to death by the Islamic Revolutionary Court in Iran. His crime? Calling for accountability for the Iranian regime through music. His courage and steadfast vision of human rights in Iran are an inspiration to us all.
Mahmoud Mehrabi is the latest in a series of activists arrested in connection with the 2022 protests who have been sentenced to death. @TzviJoffre https://t.co/B3llrY9wDv
Congressmen @RepCohen and @RepMcClintock, the co-chairs of Iran Human Rights and Democracy Caucus, on Monday voiced their "profound condemnation of the recent surge in executions carried out by the Iranian regime, under the direct orders of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei." "This… https://t.co/Pnws3y6Q46
Congressman @RepCohen and @RepMcClintock, the co-chairs of Iran Human Rights and Democracy Caucus, on Monday voiced their "profound condemnation of the recent surge in executions carried out by the Iranian regime, under the direct orders of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei." "This… https://t.co/E8TokFvSc4
The escalating brutality against dissidents in #Iran, especially women and girls, is disturbing. The entire int'l community must hold Iran accountable, including the UN & EU. This kind of oppression can't go unchallenged. Full statement w/@RepMcClintock 👇https://t.co/Nm8hH1qa1C