The U.S. government has ordered an opposition group to the Islamic Republic to cease its activities in America. The directive issued by the U.S. State Department on Friday states that the National Council of Resistance is part of the People's Mujahedin Organization, which was officially designated as a terrorist organization several years ago. According to the new order, the U.S. can freeze the council's assets and accounts and close its offices. A notice from the U.S. government affixed to the group's office in Washington indicates that this location has been closed. The National Council of Resistance previously operated freely and held press conferences in its offices in Washington and other locations. This action has faced criticism from Iran, which accused the U.S. of supporting terrorism.
U.S. Government Orders Closure of National Council of Resistance Office in Washington - 2003-08-15
The U.S. has ordered the closure of the National Council of Resistance's office in Washington, citing its ties to a designated terrorist organization. This move has drawn criticism from Iran, which accuses the U.S. of supporting terrorism. The decision impacts the operations of this opposition group against the Iranian government.
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U.S. government orders closure of National Council of Resistance office in Washington.
- U.S. Government freeze National Council of Resistance
- U.S. Government close National Council of Resistance
- U.S. Government designate National Council of Resistance
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The closure of the National Council of Resistance's office represents a significant U.S. action against Iranian opposition.
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