Disturbing
Woman Claiming to Be Daughter of Iranian Commander Calls Into TV Show | WATCH
If you thought the ayatollahs treated their immediate family with kindness or respect, you would be dead wrong.
A chilling phone call to the Persian-language Manoto News program has gone viral, featuring a woman who identifies herself as Fatemeh, the daughter of a senior Iranian commander allegedly involved in suppressing protests. The segment, part of a show titled "A Crack in the Regime - Speak Out," aired amid ongoing unrest in Iran and was shared widely on social media.
In the approximately 6-minute call, Fatemeh speaks in a distressed and fearful tone, claiming her father is part of the "suppressionist group" led by Ahmad Reza Radan, Iran's national police chief notorious for his role in cracking down on dissenters during events like the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests. She warns the Iranian people to "be careful," accusing her father and similar figures of preparing escape plans, including obtaining new passports funded by large sums of dollars, as they anticipate the regime's potential collapse.
Key revelations from the call include:
Personal Torment: Fatemeh describes being "a prisoner" in her own home due to her parents' actions, forced into nightly prayers, and witnessing family members attempting suicide out of despair. "We committed suicide," she says, adding that she would have killed her father if possible.
Witness to Atrocities: She claims to have seen her friends killed and positions herself as a witness to crimes, vowing to testify in any court. "I hate him... We don't want them," she states, referring to regime officials who "repress us" despite being family.
Regime Critique: Fatemeh accuses commanders of using money to "kill our compatriots" and being the "first ones who run away." She mentions her own arrest during protests, from which her father secured her release, highlighting the irony of her situation.
Fear for Safety: Repeatedly expressing terror—"I'm very scared... Maybe they will kill me," she pleads for help, noting a lack of "life security" and urging the public to hold such figures accountable starting "from home."
The hosts respond empathetically, praising her courage and assuring her that she bears no guilt for her father's actions.
Manoto TV, a UK-based satellite channel popular among the Iranian diaspora, often features critical coverage of the Iranian government.
The call's authenticity remains unverified, but it aligns with reports of internal defections and family rifts within the regime amid escalating protests over economic issues, women's rights, and foreign policy pressures.