‘Reasonable Engineering’ of Elections Is IRGC’s ‘Inherent Duty’ – IRGC Official

Meanwhile Khamenei Warns Against Criticism of Electoral Process

Hojatoleslam Ali Saeedi, Khamenei’s representative to the IRGC, said in Tehran that it is the “inherent duty” of IRGC to ensure a “reasonable and logical engineering” of the forthcoming presidential election.

“The IRGC does not directly participate in the elections. It only sets the general framework and guidelines (for the elections),” Saidi said.

Saidi cautioned that the IRGC role should not be considered as interference in the electoral process. “A reasonable and logical engineering of the elections, however, is the inherent duty of the IRGC,” Saidi added. (ISNA, 8 January)

Meanwhile, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Iranians the “criticizing the electoral process will help enemies.”  Iranians go to the polls in June to elect a successor to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

“Everyone, even those who make general recommendations about the election through expressing concerns, should take care not to serve the purpose of the enemy,” Khamenei said. (leader.ir/ISNA, 8 January)

Photo credit: Hojatoleslam Ali Saeedi, Supreme Leaders Representative to IRGC. (ISNA)