BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 11. Protesting in
order to defend one’s rights is a legitimate right of Iranian
citizens, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in his address
to the Iranian people today, Trend reports.
According to him, the Iranian government is engaging in dialogue
with citizens in this regard and is trying to resolve existing
problems.
Pezeshkian noted that the government does not ignore anyone who
protests, demands their rights, or expresses concern.
“I personally held a meeting with a group of protesters. We made
it clear that we are determined to help resolve any issues if they
have concerns,” he stressed.
Pezeshkian also stated that the government has made commitments
to ensure justice, and there will be no discrimination in this
matter. He noted that the authorities are striving to eradicate
corruption, smuggling, and bribery, as ultimately Iranian citizens
become the victims of these practices.
Since the end of December, protest actions have begun in Iran
amid a sharp depreciation of the national currency, the rial,
against foreign currencies, high inflation, and other economic
problems. There have been reports of deaths and injuries during the
protests, although no figures have been specified.
