The head of American Human Rights Review and Disclosure Week, Kazem Gharibabadi, has condemned the assassination of Qassem Soleimani and his companions as a heinous crime against countries that fight terrorism.
Speaking at an event honoring the martyrs of the 7th Tir, Gharibabadi stated that the killing of two major commanders in the fight against terrorists in Iran and Iraq was not only a crime against the people of Iran but also against those in the region and countries involved with terrorist groups.
Gharibabadi went on to criticize America's history of violence, stating that it has killed over 35 million people throughout its history.
He cited examples such as the killing of 27 million red-skinned people during America's founding and 4.5 million soldiers and civilians during the Vietnam War. He also pointed out America's involvement in killings and crimes against humanity in Cuba, Mexico, Nicaragua, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Furthermore, Gharibabadi highlighted America's record on human rights violations within its own borders. He noted that over 4 thousand women are killed every year in America, and more than 4 thousand people die in its prisons.
Given these circumstances, Gharibabadi argued that America is not in a position to talk about human rights and that it is our duty to expose these crimes to public opinion around the world.
As Secretary General of Iran’s High Council for Human Rights, Gharibabadi's comments reflect Iran's ongoing condemnation of America's actions towards Soleimani and its broader foreign policy approach.