Secretary of Human Rights: We are following the situation of Iranians taken hostage by the United States

According to Fars news agency, Kazem Gharibabadi, the deputy of international affairs of the Judiciary and the secretary of the human rights staff, said: America is one of the main violators of human rights in the domestic and international arena, and human rights for America are just a tool to exert political pressure on independent countries. It is to achieve its foreign policy goals.

He stated: America’s actions cannot be justified by any means, America is the biggest enemy of humanity. The time has come for the international community of America to be held accountable for its crimes; Unfortunately, international organizations were politicized, and for this reason, it is necessary to start with public opinion and continue this pressure through international organizations.

Regarding the measures taken to release a number of people arrested in the United States who are in prison on false charges, Gharib Abadi said: In the discussion of supporting Iranian nationals and diplomats who have been harmed by the actions of foreign countries, especially the United States, it is legal. It was approved by the Islamic Council in 2009.

The Vice President of International Affairs of the Judiciary stated: The executive regulations of this law are unfortunately silent on the protection of Iranian nationals who are arrested and imprisoned by foreign governments with false claims. It is the duty of the government to protect the employees of the executive bodies or the people who receive a mission from these bodies, as well as the ordinary citizens who are imprisoned abroad for no reason and without any crime and suffer financial losses. support each other.

Ghazib Abadi added: At least this support includes obtaining a lawyer and diplomatic support. As the human rights headquarters, we request the relevant executive bodies to amend and complete the executive regulations of this law.

He went on to point out that a number of Iranians are in prison under false pretenses to circumvent illegal sanctions in the United States, and stated: Our duty is to follow up on these hostage takings by the American regime, and various measures have been taken in this regard so far. Of course, more measures should be taken.

Gharibabadi said: One of the measures that have been taken so far has been a positive response to the idea of ​​exchanging prisoners in several stages, despite the fact that according to the judicial system, offenders belonging to foreign countries must serve their punishment until the last day, but with a support approach. From his innocent citizens, he has shown a favorable opinion to such plans with tolerance. We will continue to take various measures for the freedom of our nationals.

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