President Pezeshkian criticizes inaction on Israeli crimes

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian lambasted those who claim to be human rights advocates for their silence toward the Zionist regime’s criminal acts that claimed the lives of Iranian scientists during the 12-day imposed war in June.

During a ceremony at the memorial for martyr scientists of Faculty of Nuclear Engineering at Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran on Tuesday, President Pezeshkian criticized the self-proclaimed champions of democracy, human rights, and peace, declaring their claims to be mere facades.

He emphasized that those honored at the memorial dedicated their lives to serving the Iranian people and protecting the nation from unjust aggression, ultimately becoming victims of the Israeli regime's actions.

Reflecting on his personal connections with the honored scientists, Pezeshkian stated, "These individuals had done nothing wrong but obtaining knowledge and their determination to equip their country with advanced technologies."

The president commemorated the memory of the country's martyrs in science and technology, expressing hope that the youth would carry on their legacy with strength and strive for the nation's independence and freedom.

He further condemned the aggressive actions of the Israeli regime, which are fully supported by the United States and European countries.

Pezeshkian described the Israeli actions in Gaza as shameful, noting, “The Israelis are aggressors who enjoy full support from the United States. They have the platform, money, force, and power, and today, in addition to widespread killings, they block access to water, medicine, bread, and food, leaving people trapped in hunger. This behavior is disgraceful.”