Aref’s Good Gene, a Plague for Pezeshkian
Aref’s Good Gene, a Plague for Pezeshkian. It was Tuesday, 28th August when the farewell and introduction ceremony of the former and current Ministers of Industry, Mining, and Trade was held with the presence of Mohammad Reza Aref, the First Vice President.
However, the holding of this session was accompanied by events that have now turned into a noisy controversy for the fourteenth government. During this ceremony, a picture of Hamid Reza Aref, the son of Mohammad Reza Aref, was published at this government event.
This issue elicited a lot of reactions, and various individuals and figures responded to it.
Mohammad Fazeli, a reformist sociologist, reacted to the presence of Mohammad Reza Aref’s son at the introduction session of the Minister of Industry, Mine, and Trade, writing: Mr. Aref, please clearly explain the reason for your son’s presence at the official government session.
If this kind of presence and the interventions of such ‘Aghazadehs’ are not stopped for any reason, the result will be disgrace for the government. People like me did not stake our reputation with the public for people like Mr. Aref’s son to roam freely in the government, both in the spotlight and behind the scenes.
Fazeli’s stance was met with reactions from social media users.
It’s a good gene, there’s nothing you can do about it.
A look at users’ comments shows that most reactions to this issue are negative, and users are upset about the occurrence of such an event, sarcastically attributing it to the result of a good gene. As one user wrote, ‘Come on, he’s got a good gene, not just from one side but from both sides. Now his gene has reactivated with Papa John’s activation. Let’s see which new contract he has to sign now. Of course, Azma also emphasized that capable people are useful.’ Or another user wrote, ‘From now on, we should witness the presence of Mr. Pezeshkian’s children and relatives in government positions, just as we have seen the presence of sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law, cousins, and nieces in previous governments in various positions under different pretexts.’
Another user, in reaction to this event, questioned why, for once, you do not cut these people’s ties with the government and the nation so that the lost trust of the people can be regained and they can support. Do you think, for example, if a war breaks out, these people will defend you and the country? Or another user wrote, ‘This good gene, meaning Aref’s son or people like Aref, must prove how they are better than the children of the country, especially my child, who is a martyr’s child.’
Mr. Fazeli, your words are correct, but you yourself did not leave any reputation for Mr. Pezeshkian.
Another group of users also reacted to Mohammad Fazeli’s statements. For example, a user mentioned, ‘Mr. Fazeli, although I agree with your opinion about Aref’s son, many others also staked their reputation during the election days, but you fell into the trap of a state TV expert in a televised debate and, as a sociologist, could not control your anger. Even though you apologized, I am still amazed to this day.’
Another user wrote, ‘Regardless of the fact that in the political currents of principlists and reformists, some key figures have personal issues with each other and clash over certain matters, I strongly support Dr. Fazel’s candid and transparent words, and it is worth giving him special praise for speaking openly from the heart of the people, even with the First Vice President of the fourteenth government. Such transparent positions not only double the popularity of the national unity government but also cut the good genes from now on. It is hoped that behind the scenes, the good genes stay home and the Aghazadeh stays at their father’s house.’
Another user also mentioned, ‘Kudos to you, well done, you really spoke the truth, good for you. Such actions do not benefit Dr. Pezeshkian’s government. Or another user wrote, ‘Your words about nepotism and the son are true and commendable, but your behavior in that program only caused a loss of votes, not a reputation for winning elections. You became too arrogant, sir. Personally, after your behavior, despite being a supporter of the doctor, I did not vote for him, and probably with the behaviors we’ve seen so far, the future of this government will be tumultuous.’
Mr. Aref is sick and needs an escort.
Others have justified this event and see no fault in it. For example, a user wrote, ‘Mr. Aref, who is the First Vice President and also a genius, it’s not a problem if his son is free to do anything.’ Or another user wrote, ‘Mr. Aref is sick, so his son must be with him.’ A user replied to these statements, ‘Someone who is sick should not take responsibility.’ Or another user wrote, ‘If they are that sick, it’s better for them to stay home.’
Or another user wrote, ‘Mr. Professor, when they bring a 74-year-old First Vice President to work, who has been retired for decades and doesn’t know the difference between a mine and a tourist center, not even 17 years ago, his son must be with him so he doesn’t fall down stairs and elevators. Sometimes he gives orders instead of his father and occasionally takes a very small advantage.’
