A presenter on Iranian state television said the '#NoToDeathPenalty' hashtag is 'nice' but argued the executed individuals committed crimes, adding that a '#NotToMurder' hashtag should come first. The comments follow the execution of two young protesters in Isfahan that triggered a social media backlash.
A presenter on Iranian state television has weighed in on the social media campaign against the death penalty that erupted after the execution of two young protesters in Isfahan. The presenter, speaking on the state broadcaster, acknowledged the '#NoToDeathPenalty' hashtag as 'nice' but argued that the individuals executed had committed crimes, suggesting that a '#NotToMurder' hashtag should take precedence. The comments reflect the regime's effort to counter the public backlash.
As The Zioneer reported on July 28, the two protesters were executed in a public square in Isfahan, with state media saying they were convicted of attacking police officers and charges of 'waging war against God' (Moharebeh). The executions drew widespread condemnation on social media and sparked clashes outside the prison. The presenter's remarks are the first known official media response to the online campaign.
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