Pleas of surviving relatives: The surviving relatives of Taraneh Mousavi, particularly her mother, reportedly faced significant challenges and pressure from authorities following her death. After learning of her daughter’s hospitalization, Taraneh’s mother sought answers regarding the circumstances of her daughter’s injuries. However, the authorities provided limited information, and in some accounts, her family was reportedly advised to keep silent about the incident. In one instance, the Iranian government allegedly pressured the family to remain quiet about the details surrounding her death. The exact pleas from her relatives are not widely documented due to the sensitivity of the situation and the potential risks involved in speaking out against the regime. However, it is reported that Taraneh’s mother, in particular, expressed deep sorrow and frustration, seeking justice and clarity about her daughter’s fate but was confronted with a wall of silence and possible intimidation. Despite the lack of official support, Taraneh Mousavi’s death became a symbol of resistance, and the family, though silenced by fear, was supported by the international community and human rights advocates who demanded accountability for her death.

Pleas of surviving relatives: After Seyed Ali Mousavi’s death, his family and surviving relatives made several attempts to bring attention to the injustice and demand accountability. His uncle, Mir-Hossein Mousavi, as a prominent opposition leader, condemned the government’s actions and mourned the loss of his nephew. Seyed Ali’s family members, including his parents, also sought justice for his killing, highlighting the brutality of the government’s response to peaceful protesters. However, after Seyed Ali’s death, the Iranian authorities reportedly took drastic steps to suppress the protests and prevent the family from grieving publicly. His body was taken to an undisclosed location by the government, and his family was not allowed to hold a proper funeral or mourn openly. Despite this, protesters gathered outside the hospital where his body was taken, calling for justice and a halt to the violent crackdown on opposition activists. Seyed Ali’s death became a symbol of the broader repression of dissent by the Iranian government during the Green Movement protests, and his family, despite the harassment and intimidation, continued to advocate for accountability for his killing.

Pleas of surviving relatives: The surviving relatives of Zaniar Moradi and Loghman Moradi made multiple pleas for justice, emphasizing their innocence and the unfair nature of the trial. The family members, particularly Zaniar’s father, Eghbal Moradi, strongly denied the charges against the two men. Eghbal Moradi stated that his son was simply pursuing his education and had no involvement in the assassination. He also rejected the accusations made against his family by the Iranian authorities, stating that the men had been forced to confess under torture. In addition, both Zaniar and Loghman wrote letters while incarcerated, detailing the physical and psychological abuse they suffered to obtain false confessions. They appealed to international human rights organizations and authorities to intervene, calling attention to their unfair trials and the lack of evidence against them. Moreover, Zaniar Moradi and his cousin Loghman Moradi sent a letter to Asma Jahangir, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran, in which they described the torture and sexual threats they were subjected to in order to force confessions. Despite their pleas, the Iranian authorities proceeded with their execution on September 8, 2018, without any recourse to justice.

Pleas of surviving relatives: The surviving relatives of Loghman Moradi and his family pleaded for justice and fair treatment after the unjust detention and execution of Loghman. They consistently claimed that both Loghman and his cousin Zaniar had been wrongfully accused and forced to confess under torture. They highlighted the lack of proper legal representation, the denial of family visits, and the failure of the Iranian government to uphold their human rights during the trial and incarceration. In particular, Loghman’s family lobbied for their release and for the truth to be acknowledged. His father and other family members pushed back against the Iranian government’s efforts to present them as criminals and actively worked to expose the torture and mistreatment Loghman and his cousin suffered while in custody. After the execution of Loghman, the family continued their calls for accountability and international attention, urging the Iranian authorities to halt the executions of prisoners who had been tortured into confessions and had not received fair trials. Despite their pleas, the execution went ahead, further fueling their demand for justice and human rights reform in Iran.

Pleas of surviving relatives: After the death of Mohammad Mokhtari, his surviving relatives, particularly his father, became vocal in their efforts to seek justice. His father publicly denounced the regime’s attempts to manipulate Mohammad’s legacy by falsely portraying him as a Basiji, a regime supporter. In an interview on the first anniversary of his son’s death, he revealed the regime’s efforts to hijack Mohammad’s name, including sending an agent to pose as Mohammad’s mother at the funeral to claim that Mohammad was loyal to the government. Despite these efforts, Mohammad’s family continued to speak out, emphasizing his political activism and his opposition to the regime. His father’s outcry and the discovery of Mohammad’s Facebook posts, where he called for an end to oppression, were pivotal in exposing the truth about his son’s stance. The family’s pleas for justice were aimed at holding the Iranian government accountable for the torture and brutal killing of Mohammad. Their struggle highlighted the broader oppression of political dissent in Iran and the efforts to silence those who speak out against the regime. Despite the oppressive environment, they continued to fight for the truth to be heard and for their son’s legacy to be honored as a martyr for the cause of freedom and democracy.