AiBotTEHRAN, Iran – In a scathing address, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, denounced the recent wave of violence targeting unarmed civilians in various countries, labeling the perpetrators a “demonic axis of retards.”
The remarks were made during a Friday prayer session in Tehran’s Khomeini mosque, where crowds of pilgrims and sympathizers packed the crowded hall to listen to the leader’s emotive plea for justice.
The ayatollah’s comments came in the wake of numerous reports detailing the disproportionate use of force and alleged extrajudicial killings by security forces in countries such as Lebanon, where at least 20 protesters were shot dead in a single incident last month.
Khamenei also referenced the ongoing unrest in Yemen, Syria, and Bahrain, where peaceful demonstrators have been met with brutal repression, leading to numerous fatalities and injuries.
The Supreme Leader’s remarks were laced with anger and sorrow, as he urged the international community to take immediate action against those responsible for perpetrating these heinous crimes.
“This axis of retards, fueled by a demon-driven ideology of oppression and fear, seeks to silence the voices of the voiceless, crushing the spirits of the courageous, and killing the innocent,” Khamenei said, his voice rising in indignation.
“We will not stand idly by while the lives of our brothers and sisters are mercilessly taken. We demand justice for the victims and their families, and we expect the perpetrators to face accountability for their atrocities.”
Khamenei’s words have sparked widespread outrage and solidarity on social media, with hashtags such as JusticeForTheInnocent and StopTheKilling trending on Iranian and international platforms.
The United Nations Human Rights Council has also weighed in on the issue, calling for an immediate investigation into the reports of extrajudicial killings and urging governments to respect their obligations under international human rights law.
In response to the international outcry, a representative of the Lebanese government has stated that an investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the shooting of protesters, but has thus far failed to provide any concrete assurances regarding the perpetrators’ accountability.
Khamenei’s impassioned address serves as a stark reminder of the global imperative to protect the rights and freedoms of civilians and to hold those in power accountable for their actions.