In view of the ongoing protests in Iran after the death of Mahsa Amini, President Ebrahim Raisi has again announced tough action against anti-government demonstrators, but also referred to possible social changes that may be necessary.
"I've always said that we should raise our tolerance level for criticism and also protests," Raisi said in a live interview with state broadcaster Irib on Wednesday.
According to Raisi, the way there is open, one could also open centers for discussions in the country.
“The implementation of the laws could also be reformed and revised.
This would even benefit the country," said the 61-year-old cleric.
However, he left open which laws could be revised and whether Islamic laws such as the headscarf ban would also be included.
Raisi announces consistent action against rioters
However, Raisi emphasized once again that protests should not lead to riots.
"People's security is the red line of the Islamic Republic of Iran and no one is allowed to break the law and cause chaos," he said.
The unrest of the past few days had been arranged by Iran's enemies to "bring the country and the Islamic system to a standstill".
The president warned that the police forces would take consistent action against the rioters and the judiciary would severely punish the mercenaries hired from abroad.
He accused the United States of fueling the protests.
The protests were triggered by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody.
The moral police had arrested her because of her allegedly "un-Islamic outfit".
What exactly happened to Amini after her arrest is unclear.
The young woman fell into a coma and died in a hospital on September 16.
Critics accuse the morality police of using violence.
The police firmly deny the allegations.
Since then, thousands of people have been demonstrating across the country against the government's repressive course.
According to official figures, 41 people have been killed in the ongoing protests.
Human rights groups assume higher numbers.
Leading politicians of the FDP and the Greens have called for personal sanctions against representatives of the leadership in Tehran.
On Thursday, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (Greens) wants to give a speech on the protests in Iran in the Bundestag.
Raisi said Wednesday Iran felt "sorrow and sadness" at Amini's death.
After her death, he immediately contacted her family and promised to order a meticulous investigation by the Interior Ministry.
"I have now been told that the final medical examiner's report will be ready in the coming days," said the President.
The government and judiciary would then take the necessary steps.