Operation Iran

Most respectable and honorable citizens of Iran,

It is a time of action. An era of change is sweeping the world. Everywhere, workers are taking their proper place, to lead and control their destiny. To speak on their own behalf, to speak for their future generations, and to speak on behalf of their dead.

This change is embodied by the people of Iran – it started in Iran. Though your suffering is great, your strength is greater. Though your trial is long, your will persists. The people of Iran have the admiration of Anonymous, and the entire world.

We can see that Iran still suffers at the hands of those in power. Your former government has seized control, and tries to silence you.

People of Iran – your rights belong to you. You have the right to free speech and free press, the freedom to assemble and to be safe in your person. Your have the right to live free and without fear.

As Labour Day (International Workers Day) dawns – Anonymous stands with you!

 

You and I who are anonymous are fearless of the discriminating regime. They already know of us, but can do nothing to stop us. They already fear us, but stand helpless to what will be unleashed upon them.

But most of all they fear you, which is why they have kept you in shackles for so long.

This is your time, you can now seize it and pave the way for your own future.

The government of Iran deliberately confuses dissent with disloyalty. It unjustly makes examples out of those who speak against its actions, hoping that it can scare others from doing the same by delivering harsh punishments. The government needs to be held accountable for its crimes against you, its citizens.

People of Iran, you will not be denied your right to free speech and free press; your right to freedom of assembly, uncensored information and unlimited access to the Internet; your right to a life without oppression and fear.

We are Anonymous.

We are Legion.

We do not forgive.

We do not forget.

Expect us.

Iran currently has one of the highest, if not the highest, execution rates in the world. It has been estimated by Human Rights Watch that within the month of January alone, at least 74 people have already been executed. At this rate more than a thousand may meet this fate by the end of 2011 - a sharp increase from previous years.

We will never forget!

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