Source: Radio Zamaneh
Hassan Khomeini, the grandson of the late
leader of Iran's 1979 Revolution Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, lashed out against
Iran's National Broadcasting Organization, Seda-va-Sima for the "distorted"
portrayal of his grandfather.
In preparation for the anticipated protests on
February 11, the anniversary of the 1979 Revolution, Iranian media is apparently
once more engaged in antagonizing public perception of protesters.
In a letter to Ezatollah Zarghami, head of Seda-va-Sima, Hassan Khomeini accuses
the network of trying to "distort" the character of the founder of the Islamic
Republic in their documentary, titled "Prominent."
The documentary which has been airing five times a day from different TV
channels on the occasion of the Revolution's anniversary focuses on comments
given by the late leader of the country regarding staging demonstrations without
official permits.
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Hassan Khomeini
(center) with opposition leaders Mehdi Karoubi (left) and Muhammad
Khatami |
This segment, which according to Hassan Khomeini
is "shortened and distorted," shows Ayatollah Khomeini opposing the idea of
unwarranted demonstrations and calling on the armed forces and the people to
confront demonstrators.
Ayatollah Khomeini remains a symbol of popular strength in Iran and since the
start of the protests in June both opposing camps of hardliners and reformists
have tried to attribute their actions to his teachings.
Hassan Khomeini, a supporter of election protesters and the reformist camp,
maintains that the National Television has portrayed his grandfather
"dishonestly and given the country's youth a figure that is miles away from the
true Imam Khomeini."
He accuses Seda-va Sima of taking things out of context and drawing
irrelevant historical parallels. He also adds that to get a more truthful
account, they should call on the late leader's intimates to contextualize his
sayings and also reveal the parts of his life that have remained unsaid.
In reaction, 180 conservative Members of the Parliament have commended the aired
documentary and congratulated Ezatollah Zarghami for his programming.
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