Why should the former representative of the Supreme Leader in the Ministry of Defense be present in every gathering and meeting to talk about your children?
The former representative of the Supreme Leader in the Ministry of Defense, in a note published in the Islamic Republic newspaper, wrote that today many people recognize Mr. Shamkhani in the economic front through social media, although his presence, like many senior officials in the economic sector, is overshadowed, and the direct presence of their children and relatives is unnecessary.
Mr. Shamkhani himself is clever enough to know why the social response to their diligent actions is different, why people should criticize instead of thanking, and why there should be discussions about them, their children, and others in every gathering and meeting.
The truth is that firstly, people are not well informed and have not seen or heard major economic players provide a report of their ups and downs to the public, and the management in ambiguity and anticipation has also had a negative impact here. Moreover, it is not acceptable for the people that officials and their children engage in economic activities for any reason.
Perhaps the assumption is that it is impossible to reach this level of wealth without corruption, so the solution is for them to accept one of two options: either be present in the system without economic activity, or be present in the market and private sector without any responsibility.
It is not acceptable for the people when tens of millions of people cannot afford housing until the end of their lives and more than sixty million people are receiving subsidies. Economic problems, including the Achilles’ heels of the system, have increased the age of marriage and dozens of issues and mental damages have preoccupied the people. The advisor to the highest-ranking person in the country holds his wedding at a lavish hotel, and we are inevitably forced to write this advisory letter in response to these issues.