[Los Angeles, April 2, 2024] – The Alliance Against Islamic Regime of Iran Apologists (AAIRIA) is set to stage a protest in front of Princeton University on Friday, April 26, from 12:30 to 2:30 pm, demanding the dismissal of Seyed Hossein Mousavian, amidst grave allegations against him. The campaign #FireMousavian, initiated by AAIRIA, underscores the demand for justice and accountability in the face of Mousavian’s complicity in terrorist activities.
Seyed Hossein Mousavian, a figure with ties to the Iranian intelligence service and former diplomat, stands accused of involvement in heinous crimes across Europe, particularly in connection with atrocities committed against Iranian opposition members. These allegations have been substantiated by the testimony of Abolghasem Mesbahi (Witness C), a co-founder of the Iranian VEVAK secret service, during the “Mykonos” trial.
In Mesbahi’s sworn testimony, he asserted, “Mousavian was involved in most of the crimes that took place in Europe.” Despite Mousavian’s attempts to distance himself from the verdict of the Mykonos Trial, it is irrefutable that the Iranian government, including its Supreme Leader, President, Foreign Minister, and Ministry of Intelligence, was implicated in the massacre.
Mousavian’s attempts to evade accountability by disassociating himself from the Mykonos verdict are disingenuous. The verdict unequivocally condemns the Iranian government as a ‘criminal system,’ implicating individuals like Mousavian, who served as an ambassador of this regime, in its egregious acts of terror.
During the eight years Mousavian served as Iran’s Ambassador in Germany, at least 23 Iranian political activists and dissidents were brutally shot or stabbed to death, further highlighting the gravity of the accusations against him.
In light of these serious allegations, AAIRIA calls upon Princeton University to take decisive action by severing ties with Seyed Hossein Mousavian. The protest on April 26 aims to amplify the voices of those advocating for justice and to hold accountable individuals complicit in the perpetuation of violence and oppression.
For media inquiries and further information, please contact Lawdan Bazargan at lawdanbazargan@gmail.com.
About AAIRIA:
The Alliance Against Islamic Regime of IranApologists (AAIRIA) is a grassroots organization dedicated to exposing and challenging individuals who defend and minimize the atrocities committed by Iran’s oppressive Islamic regime. Through advocacy, education, and activism, AAIRIA seeks to promote human rights, democracy, and freedom for the people of Iran.
