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President Bzeshkian Executes 460 Iranians in the First 100 Days of His Rule
The reformist President Masoud Bzeshkian, appointed by Khamenei, has executed 460 Iranian citizens in the first 100 days of his presidency, a shocking event that has not occurred with his conservative predecessors. While all previous presidents were known as harbingers of death during their initial terms, none had taken such drastic measures. Today, the reformist doctor has become the most notorious figure for orchestrating executions.
There have been no signs of positive achievements in Iran's economic or social landscape, with the sole focus remaining on the issue of executions and the regime’s dark record in this regard.
In a surprising and unexpected turn of events amidst the complex political transformations in Iran, President Masoud Bzeshkian, promoted as a leading figure of the so-called reformist movement, took a stance that completely contradicted the image portrayed by the Supreme Leader and his supporters. The president, who was expected to implement social reforms and improve relations with the West, quickly shocked everyone with an oppressive agenda overflowing with brutality and aggression. In one of the most striking surprises, Bzeshkian ordered the execution of at least 460 Iranians in the first 100 days of leading the mullahs' republic, which has caused immense shock in both local and international circles.
**The Reformist or the New Executioner?**
Ibrahim Raisi has long been known for his ties to the hardline faction within the Iranian regime, but Bzeshkian's rise to power, accompanied by promises of reform and political changes hinting at a possible balance in domestic policy to contain public discontent with the regime, quickly fell apart. The expectations tied to these promises evaporated with the repressive decisions Bzeshkian made since the beginning of his term, and electoral slogans regarding the improvement of human rights became mere empty words, similar to other concerns related to the economy, unemployment, and services. The Iranian people rapidly discovered that Bzeshkian began his presidency with a campaign of oppression that was harsher and more brutal than that witnessed during the terms of his predecessors, whether from the conservative or reformist factions.
**Executions Under Bzeshkian: Unbounded Repression**
During the first three months of his presidency, Iran saw an unprecedented surge in executions, totaling 460 cases. This number reflects the extent of the regime’s brutal crackdown on its opponents, affecting diverse segments of the Iranian population, including political activists, ethnic and religious minorities, and even young individuals who participated in popular protests against the regime. These executions took place in swift trials lacking the most basic guarantees of justice, as defendants were not granted any opportunity to defend themselves, showcasing a significant deterioration in the rule of law and human rights in the country.
**Official Justifications: "Preserving National Security"**
To justify this repressive campaign, the Iranian government issued statements claiming that the executions were part of "preserving national security," "combating internal terrorism," and "fighting security chaos." However, these justifications merely continue the regime's oppressive policies aimed at silencing every dissenting voice. What is concerning is that these executions are not limited to political crimes but also include what are termed "ordinary criminal offenses," revealing an unjustified severity in the application of justice against individuals who pose no real threat to the regime but are rather victims of ongoing repression, political and economic failure, and widespread corruption.
**Questions Arising**
Amid these rapid developments, many observers are raising pressing questions: Will Bzeshkian continue his oppressive and hardline approach under mounting internal and external pressures? Will he be able to distance himself from implementing the policies of the Supreme Leader and his Guards? What will be the response of the Iranian people in light of this escalating repressive campaign? Will the Iranian people's revolution intensify in pursuit of democratic change advocated by the National Council of Resistance of Iran under the ten-point plan of Mrs. Maryam Rajavi? These and other questions surround the future of Iran and the region, now that the Iranian people and the world have confirmed the impossibility of reform and justice under the current regime, with no alternative but the Iranian resistance project.
Through its bloody approach, the mullahs' regime places itself squarely in the path of the Iranian people and resistance units, thereby sealing its own fate.
Dr. Sami Khater
