Decree [Investigate the assassination of religious and political figures]

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

Mr. Muhsin Rida'i, Commander in Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps,

The carrying out of assassination attempts on prominent and effective clerics such as martyr Madani, «1» martyr Dastqeib, «2» martyr Hashemi Nejad «3» and attack on Mr. Ehsan Bakhsh «4» and recently martyrdom of the honorable martyr the late Sadouqi «5» have triggered concern, doubt and question, and cast suspicion on those guarding these clerics particularly the guards of martyr Sadouqi. The matter has become controversial. The like of these great assets of Islamic Republic should not be eliminated so easily. Since IRGC responsible for these matters, you have to investigate the matter, looking into the record of the guards and submit a report. It is necessary to employ trained, veteran and committed pasdars for this important matter so as to avert similar losses. «6»

Tir 15,1361 AHS

Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini