Statement from Ayatollah Montazeri’s office regarding recent events: We ask religious authorities to express their opinions
Ahmad Montazeri, son of the late Ayatollah Montazeri, has written a statement concerning the country’s recent conditions, stating that there has been much discussion about how we ended up in this situation, and everyone is fully aware of it. Now is the time to collaborate on solving the issue, and anyone who cares about this country and its freedom and prosperity and has the ability to take action to resolve the current crisis should not hesitate.
In this statement, which was released with the signature of Ayatollah Montazeri’s office, it is mentioned that the shedding of even one person’s blood is of such importance that the divine word and the Holy Quran have stated: ‘Whoever kills a soul unless for a soul or for corruption [done] in the land – it is as if he had slain mankind entirely. And whoever saves one – it is as if he had saved mankind entirely.’ The bloody tragedies that have occurred in many parts of Iran, especially in Baluchistan, Izeh, and Kurdistan, are a cause for much regret and shame.
The statement also mentions that the situation has reached a point where when some of the esteemed religious authorities express opinions and offer solutions to end the crisis, they are attacked by those who do not like those words and are not afraid to insult and accuse these dear individuals. We humbly ask the esteemed religious authorities to express their opinions on current affairs where religion and the country are in serious danger.
Montazeri, stating that opportunities pass like clouds and if no fundamental action is taken, we will inevitably face a civil war, has included in the statement: If the ruling body of the Islamic Republic of Iran is truly seeking a fundamental solution, they must allow a referendum according to the constitution, as this is the main desire of the noble people of Iran. If this important step is taken, without a doubt, this great and historic decision will remain in the records of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s governance as a positive and impactful model, and the grateful people of Iran will always be appreciative, both now and in the future.