A group of Iranians active in the 'Solidarity for Iran' association ended their 14-day sit-in in front of the U.S. State Department building in Washington. A representative of the protesters stated in a declaration: 'The goal of this sit-in was to convey the voice of the protesting people of Iran to the officials of the U.S. State Department, and we ended this sit-in after agreeing to hold an in-person meeting with the 'Iran section officials' at the State Department.' The protesters mentioned that raising awareness among State Department employees, passersby, and non-Persian media was another goal of the sit-in, stating: 'We asked U.S. officials not to negotiate with the Islamic Republic, as dealing with Iran benefits the regime and harms the people of Iran and the region.' They referred to the experience of nine months of continuous protests by Iranians residing in Washington against the policies of the Islamic Republic, adding: 'We continue to seek to transfer the voices of Iranians inside to world officials, we protest against the wrong policies of the U.S. towards Iranians, and we inform the U.S. State Department that your consultation parties regarding Iran do not care for the Iranian people and mislead you towards the goals of the Islamic Republic by transmitting false news about the situation in Iran and the demands of the people.' According to the protesters, they are scheduled to meet twice with officials from the U.S. State Department in the next three weeks to express their views on U.S. policies towards the Islamic Republic.
End of 14-Day Sit-in in Front of the U.S. State Department; 'Reward' Deal with Hostage-Takers
A group of Iranian activists concluded a 14-day sit-in outside the U.S. State Department, aiming to voice Iranian dissent against negotiations with the Islamic Republic. They plan to meet with U.S. officials to discuss their concerns about U.S. policies and the impact of potential deals on the Iranian populace. This event highlights ongoing tensions regarding U.S.-Iran relations and the perspectives of Iranian expatriates.
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📰 What Happened
A group of Iranian activists ended a 14-day sit-in outside the U.S. State Department to protest U.S. negotiations with the Islamic Republic and to arrange meetings with U.S. officials.
- The sit-in lasted 14 days and aimed to raise awareness among U.S. officials and the public.
- The activists secured meetings with State Department officials to discuss U.S. policies towards Iran.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iranian expatriates have been vocal in their opposition to the Islamic Republic, especially following recent protests in Iran against the regime's policies.
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