Victims of Raisi upset over Scholz's condolences - "I was married to his killer"
Thirty-six years ago, she finally felt a sense of relief. Friends sent her videos of celebrations and firework displays in response to the death of Ebrahim Raisi, the ruler of Iran. Her sister reassured her, "Mom, honey, it's over. You can now live a normal life."
However, the Federal Chancellor's condolences to the Iranian regime left her dumbfounded. "How could he be sympathizing with my husband's murderer?" she exclaimed.
It would have been better if the Chancellor had said nothing or even better, actively advocated for the release of German citizens, Nahid Taghawi (70) and Jamshid Sharmahd (69), who are currently imprisoned and facing execution in Iran.
Tahereh often shares her experiences of the change that occurred after the Mullahs took over in 1979, leading to her husband's arrest. She was just 27 years old, her daughter Iman was two, but their dreams were overshadowed by the challenges of the Islamic revolution. As a woman, Tahereh's life became drastically different, requiring her to wear the veil and refrain from certain activities.
Her husband, who opposited the mullahs, was arrested, and Tahereh spent days searching for his whereabouts. "Mom, honey, it's over, now you can live normally" wasn't something she could hear, as her life was forever changed. When Tahereh witnessed her husband's death sentence, it was quick and brutal, leaving her shattered and unsure how to move on. It was only some time later that she learnt horrific stories of similar trials within her own community, which claimed the lives of 11 people, including four minors.
But Raisi's death doesn't inspire a lot of hope that the regime will collapse. For Tahereh, his death represents a personal victory against one of the Mullah henchmen who were responsible for her husband's execution. Thus, she can now live a better life, despite the regime's persistence.
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Source: symclub.org
