On Saturday, July 1, Mike Pence, former Vice President of the United States, Liz Truss, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and Stephen Harper, former Prime Minister of Canada, spoke at the annual meeting of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, the political arm of the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK), in Paris. Mike Pence, who served as Vice President during Donald Trump's presidency and is now challenging his former boss for the Republican nomination, stated at the 'Global Free Iran 2023 Summit' that 'the Iranian regime has never been weaker than today,' referring to the nationwide protests that began in Iran last September. Pence described the protests following the death of Mahsa Amini as the start of a 'revolution for freedom' in Iran. These political figures from the U.S., U.K., and Canada condemned the West's 'appeasement' of the 'ruling regime in Iran' while supporting this opposition group. The National Council of Resistance of Iran held a gathering titled 'Global Free Iran 2023: Towards a Democratic Republic' with speeches from political figures such as Mike Pence and Liz Truss, alongside a rally attended by their supporters in the Place Woban in Paris. Several members of the French National Assembly, mayors, and French personalities also spoke at the gathering, with Hervé Solignac, a member of the National Assembly, emphasizing his and several other members' support for the MEK. Additionally, there were discussions regarding whether Saudi Arabia had stopped supporting the MEK, and various protests by MEK supporters against attacks on their headquarters in Albania were mentioned. The Prime Minister of Albania stated they do not wish to be a 'battlefront' between the MEK and the Islamic Republic, while also noting that the MEK violated a 2014 agreement, and no one was killed during a recent search. The Paris police banned a MEK gathering citing security risks.
Mike Pence at the MEK Conference in Paris: The Iranian Regime Has Never Been Weaker Than Today
Mike Pence and other former political leaders spoke at a MEK conference in Paris, asserting that the Iranian regime is at its weakest point amid ongoing protests in Iran. They condemned Western appeasement of the Iranian government and expressed support for the MEK. This event highlights the international political dynamics surrounding Iran's internal unrest.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
At the Global Free Iran 2023 Summit in Paris, Mike Pence and other former political leaders spoke about the perceived weakness of the Iranian regime amid ongoing protests. They condemned Western policies towards Iran and expressed support for the MEK.
- The conference was attended by various political figures and supporters of the MEK.
- Pence emphasized the significance of protests in Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The MEK has a controversial history and has been involved in opposition to the Iranian government for decades. The protests in Iran are fueled by widespread dissatisfaction with the regime's policies and human rights abuses.
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