A number of figures and activists claiming to support domestic protests against the Iranian government participated in a conference titled 'Iran Freedom Convention for Human Rights and Democracy' in the U.S. capital. This conference was held on Saturday, May 4, by the 'Organization of Iranian Communities in America.' Several lawmakers from both the Democratic and Republican parties in the United States sent messages to this event. Maryam Rajavi, a senior leader of the People's Mojahedin Organization, sent a video message to the conference, criticizing what she called the 'exploitation' of the nuclear agreement by the Islamic Republic of Iran, and called for the West to pursue unconditional policies against Tehran's missile and nuclear programs. Tehran has always stated that its missile program is 'defensive' and is unwilling to abandon it. Iran claims that the nuclear agreement is a multilateral agreement supported by the Security Council and is not willing to renegotiate it. Among those who sent messages to the 'Iran Freedom Convention' were Eliot Engel and Tom McClintock, Democratic and Republican lawmakers from the United States. These politicians supported the 'movement towards peace and stability' in Iran, domestic protests in the country, and the desire of Iranian citizens for 'freedom and an open, democratic government.' Another participant in the Washington conference was Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York and a close associate of Donald Trump, the President of the United States. Mr. Giuliani is a supporter of regime change in Iran. The organizers of the conference also mentioned regime change alongside support for protests to 'establish a secular and non-nuclear democracy' in Iran as their goals. The Islamic Republic claims that its nuclear program has 'peaceful objectives.' The Islamic Republic is accused by critics and opponents of the government, as well as by watchdog and human rights organizations, of violating human rights and civil, political, and social freedoms. Tehran rejects these accusations.
Washington: Holding the 'Iran Freedom Convention for Human Rights and Democracy'
An 'Iran Freedom Convention' was held in Washington, attended by activists and U.S. lawmakers from both parties, supporting protests against the Iranian government. Maryam Rajavi criticized the Iranian regime's nuclear agreement exploitation and called for unconditional Western policies against Iran's missile program. The event highlighted the desire for regime change and democracy in Iran.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The 'Iran Freedom Convention for Human Rights and Democracy' was held in Washington, D.C., featuring messages from U.S. lawmakers and Iranian opposition figures supporting protests against the Iranian government.
- Maryam Rajavi criticized Iran's nuclear agreement and called for tougher Western policies.
- The conference emphasized the goal of regime change and establishing a secular democracy in Iran.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has faced significant domestic protests over economic conditions and political freedoms, with international actors often supporting opposition movements.
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