Israel Matzav: Caspian Makan visits Israel

Caspian Makan visits Israel

If the name in the title to this post isn't familiar to all of you, I'm sure the picture is. Caspian Makan was the fiance of Neda Soltan, who was murdered by Iranian security forces last June. After being tortured by the Ahmadinejad regime, Makan escaped Iran and was granted asylum in Canada. He's visiting Israel now.

“I have come here out of the brotherhood of nations,” Makan told Channel 2.

“Neda was just a voice that yearned for freedom. In the name of this cause she joined the protesters and this is why she was murdered by agents of the regime,” Makan said.

“I was arrested six days after Neda’s murder, because I exposed crimes committed by the regime,” a weary-looking Makan said.

In trembling voice, Makan said there was hope for change in Iran. “The Iranian people is aware of the rights its being denied. Today the Iranian people is steadfast to achieve victory and to overthrow the current regime.”

Makan said he hoped for an Iran “where no man comes against his fellow man, with no more executions, no more war, no more murder.”

Asked what he would tell Neda if he knew she could hear him, Makan said “I will continue along her path. Her path was the path of freedom, not just for Iranians but for the whole world.

“Love for mankind was part of [Neda’s] being,” Makan said.

Makan was brought here by Channel 2. He will meet with President Shimon Peres while he is here. I hope that the Iranian 'greens' support his trip here.

Israel Matzav: Caspian Makan visits Israel