Iran reformist figure warns slogans against former officials risk harming unity

A senior figure in Iran’s reformist camp said on Thursday that slogans targeting current and former officials risk undermining national unity during pro-government rallies.

Hassan Rasouli, vice president of Iran’s Reformists Front, said placards criticizing former officials such as Hassan Rouhani and Mohammad Javad Zarif as well as current ones such as parliament speaker and foreign minister detracted from the pro-Islamic Republic gatherings.

Rasouli urged organizers to be more careful in shaping slogans and messaging, warning that language attacking officials could weaken cohesion and reduce the impact of the demonstrations.