Iran Speaker Warns That Protests Could Cause Instability In Country And Calls For Harsh Punishment From The Authorities
Prasannkumar 
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said that, unlike the current protests which he claimed aimed to overthrow the government, the previous protests by retirees and teachers over pay were intended for reforms
Iran’s parliament speaker warned Sunday that protests against the murder of a young girl in custody by police could cause instability. He urged security forces not to allow him to harm public order as unrest in Iran entered its third week.
Social media posts showed that there were anti-government protests scattered in Tehran, as well as clashes between security forces in other cities on Sunday. This, despite the fact that Iran’s government has blocked internet connectivity to Iran.
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Parliament Speaker, told lawmakers that, unlike the current protests which he claimed aim to overthrow the government, the previous demonstrations of teachers and retirees about pay were aimed towards reforms. According to the website, the legislative body.
Mr. Qalibaf stated that the important thing about the past protests was their reform-seeking nature and not their aim to overthrow the system. “I request all those who have (reasons) to protest not to allow their protests to become destabilizing or toppling” institutions.
Iranians protested the death of Mahsa Ali, 22-year-old who was detained in Tehran by Iran’s morality police for not following Iran’s strict Islamic dress code.
Protesters vented anger at the treatment of women in Iran and wider repression within the Islamic Republic. Protests across Iran quickly grew into calls to overthrow the clerical regime that has ruled Iran ever since the 1979 Islamic revolution.
41 police officers and protesters were killed
Iranian state TV reported that at most 41 police officers and protesters were killed since September 17th. According to the Associated Press, 14 people were killed in an official count by authorities. More than 1,500 protestors were also arrested.
The parliamentary speaker is Mr. Qalibaf who was a commander in the paramilitary Islamic Revolutionary Guard. He is among three high-ranking officials who deal directly with the most important issues facing the nation, along with the president and head of the judiciary.
They meet regularly, and sometimes they meet with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Muhammad Khamenei who is the final authority on all matters state.
Qalibaf stated that he believes that many protesters participating in recent demonstrations did not intend to overthrow government from the beginning. He also claimed that foreign-based opposition groups were behind protests designed to destroy the system. The Iranian authorities have not provided evidence to support their claims of foreign involvement in protests.
He said that creating chaos in the streets would weaken social integrity, jeopardize the economy, and increase pressure and sanctions by enemy,” referring to the longstanding crippling U.S. sanctions against Iran.
To prevent another repeat of what happened with Amini, Mr. Qalibaf said he would “amend the structures & methods of the morality cop” She was taken into custody by the morality police and she died there. While her family claimed she was beaten to death, officials say she suffered a heart attack.
After a closed session of Parliament, and a brief rally from lawmakers to support Mr. Khamenei, his remarks were made.
The statement of Mr. Qalibaf can be seen as an appeal for Iranians to cease their protests and support police and the security apparatus.
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