In Iran, Leader vows firm action over jail crimes

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution has stressed that no rights of Iran’s post-election prisoners will be trampled upon.

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei moved to address concerns over the issue of detainee rights, saying that the Islamic establishment will not fall short of expectations in dealing with those who have mistreated detainees.

In reference to recent allegations on the issue, Ayatollah Khamenei said that in dealing with issues of such “great sensitivity” the authorities should not act based on “speculations and rumors”.

“In issues with such great sensitivity, the Judiciary should judge based on irrefutable evidence,” Ayatollah Khamenei added.

Acknowledging that crimes have also taken place during a raid on a Tehran University dormitory, Ayatollah Khamenei said “a special file has been opened on the matter so that the wrong-doers are punished regardless of their [governmental] posts.”

The Leader warned against publicizing the matter with political motivation, saying “an order has been imposed since the initial days for careful, determined action on the matter.”