Prince Reza Pahlavi announced his meeting and discussion with Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal from Connecticut regarding the United States' policy of maximum support for the people of Iran. On Thursday, May 17, he tweeted that this meeting took place at the invitation of the National Union for Democracy in Iran (NUD) during the organization's campaign to advance the Iranian struggle for human rights and democracy and a series of dialogues with members of the U.S. Congress. He described the meeting with Senator Blumenthal as 'productive.' The National Union for Democracy in Iran has launched a 15-point plan titled 'Maximum Support for the People of Iran' aimed at engaging U.S. officials to garner their support for widespread protests in Iran. Navid Mohibi, one of the NUD's directors in Washington, stated in an interview with Voice of America on Thursday, May 17, that the organization is striving to introduce the maximum support plan 'more extensively' within the American community and globally, as well as among policymakers in these countries. He mentioned that the NUD has organized 'more than 60 formal meetings' to pursue the 'Mahsa Law' and has continued its communication with the U.S. Congress regarding other bills and the introduction of maximum support. Mohibi also noted that 'inviting well-known Iranian figures and arranging their meetings with senators and members of Congress' is one of the methods used by the organization to promote the maximum support plan so that they can directly express their views on this plan and other related issues concerning Iran. He emphasized that during the meeting with Senator Blumenthal, the prince discussed a range of issues related to Iran, and Blumenthal 'welcomed the idea while supporting the aspirations of the Iranian people,' stating that he would do 'everything he can to support the people of Iran.' Mohibi added that 'NUD will continue these types of meetings with other prominent figures as well.' He remarked, 'The reality is that the maximum support plan is an ambitious one, but the aspirations of the Iranian people are also ambitious. Therefore, the success of this plan, although not easy at first, will be achievable in the long run with the efforts and determination of the Iranian-American community.' Darya Safaei, an Iranian-born member of the Belgian parliament, previously told Voice of America that the duty of Iranians worldwide is to think together, share ideas, and stand together to build a secular and democratic future for Iran.
Prince Reza Pahlavi Meets Senator Blumenthal on 'Maximum Support' for the People of Iran
Prince Reza Pahlavi met with Senator Richard Blumenthal to discuss U.S. support for Iranian protests. The meeting was part of a campaign by the National Union for Democracy in Iran to promote a 15-point plan for maximum support. This is significant as it highlights ongoing efforts to gain international backing for human rights and democracy in Iran.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Prince Reza Pahlavi met with Senator Richard Blumenthal to discuss U.S. support for the Iranian people's struggle for democracy and human rights. This meeting was part of a broader campaign by the NUD to promote a 15-point plan for maximum support for Iranians.
- The NUD has organized over 60 formal meetings to promote their maximum support plan.
- Senator Blumenthal expressed his commitment to supporting the aspirations of the Iranian people.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has faced widespread protests against its government, particularly following the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022, which has galvanized calls for reform and human rights.
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