Prince Reza Pahlavi’s office, in response to the execution of Alireza Reisi and Alireza Sepahi, wrote on the social media platform X: “Government killings will not go unanswered. From those who issue orders and execution warrants to the executioners, we will hold all those responsible for this crime accountable within the framework of the law and in a fair court.”

An interview with Forough Kənعانی, a sociological researcher