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Submission declined on 26 February 2024 by Lettler (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of events). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. This submission reads more like an essay than an encyclopedia article. Submissions should summarise information in secondary, reliable sources and not contain opinions or original research. Please write about the topic from a neutral point of view in an encyclopedic manner. Declined by Lettler 9 months ago.

• Comment: No lasting coverage, as far as I see from looking on Google. If more sources can be found to prove GNG, and the article is cleaned up to be less essay-like, I will be happy to accept. Lettler^{hello • contribs} 15:39, 26 February 2024 (UTC)

The self-immolation of Mehrdad Imen refers to an incident that occurred on the afternoon of September 10, 1988^[1], when a 32-year-old Iranian man set himself on fire across the street from the United Nations headquarters in New York City. This act of protest was against the backdrop of a demonstration against the Iranian government's alleged execution of several hundred people, guided by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. He died of his injuries the following day, September 11, 1988.^[2]

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Mehrdad Imen, originally from Iran, had traveled to New York City from Los Angeles on the morning of the incident, intending to join a demonstration organized by the Iranian Peoples Mujahedeen, a leftist opposition group. The protest aimed to voice opposition against the mass execution of political prisoners and the execution of hundreds of innocent citizens by the Khomeini regime in recent weeks, with claims that 860 political prisoners had been executed recently.

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The self-immolation took place at 12:05 P.M., shortly after the commencement of the demonstration, which was located several blocks away. Witnesses reported that Imen doused his clothes in gasoline and ignited himself, leading to critical injuries. He was subsequently rushed to Cornell Medical Center for treatment.

A partially burned shoulder bag was discovered at the scene, containing a letter accusing the San Diego police of torture and a business card from an FBI agent. However, Imen left no note explicitly explaining the motivations behind his drastic action.

Mohammed Sedaghat, a spokesperson for the Iranian Peoples Mujahedeen, mentioned that Imen had expressed his intention to protest "in a definitive way" against the executions while on the flight from Los Angeles to New York.^[3] This statement suggests that Imen's self-immolation was a premeditated act of protest against the Iranian government's human rights abuses.

The incident drew immediate attention to the plight of political prisoners in Iran and the broader issues of human rights abuses under the Khomeini regime. Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International^[4] and the Association Against Religious Intolerance and Institutionalized Atheism (AAIRIA)^[5], have highlighted the severity of the situation in Iran, calling for international intervention and accountability for those responsible for the mass executions.

The act of self-immolation by Mehrdad Imen has been interpreted by some as a form of "antiterrorism," uniquely embodying a protest that, while extreme, resulted in harm to only the protester himself. This perspective suggests a paradox within the conventional understanding of terrorism and counterterrorism strategies. The inability of aggressive counterterrorism measures to prevent such a singular act of protest underscores a potential need for more empathetic approaches to addressing the root causes of terrorism and political unrest.^[6]

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The self-immolation of Mehrdad Imen stands as a stark and harrowing symbol of individual protest against state-sponsored violence and human rights violations. It underscores the desperation and lengths to which individuals will go to bring attention to their cause and the oppressive conditions they oppose. This incident remains a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggle for human rights and justice in Iran and the international community's role in addressing these critical issues.