Iranian scientists afraid to leave their homes

Published time: February 07, 2012 06:43
Edited time: February 07, 2012 10:56
Students in Tehran hold pictures of Iranian scientist Mostafa Ahmadi-Roshan, who was killed in a bomb blast on January 11, as they wait for the arrival of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) delegates at Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA) January 29, 2012 (REUTERS / Morteza Nikoubazl)
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Iran's Foreign Minister says Tehran wants the assassinations of its scientists to receive official international recognition. Iran also wants external legal cooperation in investigating the deaths of its nuclear experts.

Ali Akbar Salehi said that Iran had lodged complaints with a number of international organizations, including the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN, and the Islamic Cooperation Organization.

"We are seeking to make allowances for the prosecution of those who take such evil and mischievous actions… through the revision of some international conventions," the Iranian foreign minister added according to Mehr news agency.

­Vijay Prashad, director of International Studies at Trinity College, says scientists in Iran are now simply afraid to leave their homes.

“Very few people are talking about the assassinations of Iranian scientists. This is striking, because the UN did release a very tepid statement, the non-aligned movement has released the statement condemning the assassination of scientists, but there’s no word from the Atlantic powers condemning this act of terrorism in the streets of Tehran,” he told RT.

“According to my sources, scientists in Iran are now fearful of going outside, conducting the everyday business. After all, one of the scientists was shot sitting in his car, waiting to pick up his daughter from a daycare center. That means ordinary activities have become terrifying,” Vijay Prashad explained.

Comments (28)

Wet (unregistered) 24.06.2012 03:07

Russia supports you.  Just like Syria.... ha ha hah ahah aha aha hahahah aha hahah.  You fools are always on the wrong side.

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Some Russian 08.02.2012 05:59

Probably paid someone to shoot your scientist.

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Hanan 08.02.2012 01:29

Parsa wrote in #18
I think RT's choice for the heading of this article has been quite poor. I'm Iranian and I'm letting you know that the situation is actually quite normal in Iran. The Iranian public is very much used to this sort of wetern orchestrated acts of terror and psychological warfare which is often run to scare them off. The nation is of course under pressure from both internal authocratic elements within the regime and also from the difficulties imposed on them by the west. But they are quite aware that their route to grandeur, democracy, freedom, success, and prosperity is not an easy one to go through and they must be persistent and strong in the face of internal and international oppressors. We've lived under an 8-year brutal war imposed on us by Saddam's regime who enjoyed full (and of course immoral) support given to him by the west and some arab states. We lived here, we went to school, we played, we grew up, we studies well, we developed our country, our industries, etc in the face of all the problems. So, Dear well-wishers and friends, we warmly shake your hands and thank you from the bottom of our heart for your support. Please don't worry too much about us we are ok :) ;) And you ill-wishers and foes, we are actually quite fine here and getting better everyday, so go die in your anger and envy which is bestowed upon you by your evil intentions towards others. :)))) On behalf of my fellow Iranians, Parsa (MSc,MBA,PhD) from Tehran, Iran
Hi Parsa! I am a sunni muslim living in Saudia and I would like to extend my support for all my shia/sunni muslims, christian and jewish brothers living in Iran. You are not alone in this fight. Stay tough, we are praying for your safety. Assalamu alaykum

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