LEAD 1-Iran-Mahsa Amini's death is a "tragic incident", but the "chaos" is unacceptable, says Raïsi
IRAN-WOMEN/RAISSI (LEAD 1): LEAD 1-Iran-Mahsa Amini's death is a "tragic incident", but the "chaos" is unacceptable, says Raisi
DUBAI, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Wednesday the death of Mahsa Amini had "saddened" everyone in Iran, but warned that "chaos" would not be tolerated as protests escalate in the Islamic Republic.
The death of this 22-year-old young woman sparked a wave of anti-government demonstrations across the country, with many demonstrators calling in particular for the overthrow of religious authorities.
"We are all saddened by this tragic incident. Nevertheless, the chaos is unacceptable," Ebraim Raisi said in an interview with official Iranian television.
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IRAN-WOMEN/RAISSI (LEAD 1): LEAD 1-Iran-Mahsa Amini's death is a "tragic incident", but the "chaos" is unacceptable, says Raisi(Add details)DUBAI, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Wednesday the death of Mahsa Amini had "saddened" everyone in Iran, but warned that "chaos" would not be tolerated as protests escalate in the Islamic Republic.The death of this 22-year-old young woman sparked a wave of anti-government demonstrations across the country, with many demonstrators calling in particular for the overthrow of religious authorities."We are all saddened by this tragic incident. Nevertheless, the chaos is unacceptable," Ebraim Raisi said in an interview with official Iranian television.How to prevent chronic joint problemsSponsoredHelp your joints"The red line for our government is the safety of our people. We cannot let certain people threaten the peace of our society by causing riots."Videos posted on social networks showed Iranian demonstrators shouting "death to the dictator", despite the clashes between police and protesters.Mahsa Amini, a young Iranian Kurd, fell into a coma after being arrested by the vice squad for wearing inappropriate clothes.Ebraim Raïssi announced that "the scientific police (would present) its report on the circumstances of the death (of Mahsa Amini) in the coming days".The Iranian president also defended the security forces who “sacrifice their lives for the security of the country”."Anyone who participates and incites chaos and riots will be held responsible," warned Ebraim Raisi, adding, however, that "no one should be afraid to express their point of view". (Report Parisa Hafezi, with the contribution of Ali Sultan; French version Camille Raynaud)