Ask The Expert: What don't we understand about the Iranians fighting against the Regime?

February 6, 2024; by IACNT staff 

In her appearance on KRLD's Ask The Expert, IACNT Chairwoman, Homeira Hesami, offered insightful perspectives on Iran's significant role as a catalyst for conflict and terrorism in the Middle East. Describing Iran's regime as "the head of the Snake" of war and terrorism, she highlighted the regime's involvement in fueling numerous issues in the region and beyond through its support for extremist groups and destabilizing actions. The Chairwoman emphasized the critical role that Western nations, particularly the United States, play in supporting the Iranian people's aspirations for democratic change. She underscored that backing the Iranian populace in their quest for freedom and democracy can not only lead to positive transformation within Iran but also contribute to fostering global peace and stability.

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Iran ‘using Gaza conflict as cover’ for execution of 127 people since war began

December 2, 2023; The Guardian

Human rights groups record alarming rise in number of prisoners put to death by Tehran regime since 7 October

The Iranian regime has executed more than 127 people, including women and children, since the Hamas attacks of 7 October, according to human rights groups.

According to data collected by Iran Human Rights (IHR) and the Norway-based organisation Hengaw, which have been cross-referenced by the Observer, there has been an alarming rise in executions since the beginning of the war between Israel and Hamas.

A third group, Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA), confirmed that there has been a significant increase in executions since the 7 October attacks, stating that on Wednesday last week, the regime executed seven people within a 24-hour period.

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Iran Conducting Influence Operations in the Biden Administration: Report

November 14, 2023; National Review

Iran has been conducting covert influence operations for years in the U.S. and abroad as part of a concerted disinformation campaign that is suspected to be espionage, a congressional briefing and corresponding report revealed Tuesday.

The 82-page report, titled “Iran: The Ayatollah’s Hidden Hand,” details how supreme leader Ali Khamenei and the Iranian regime use operatives in the Biden administration to influence U.S. policy involving the Islamic Republic, building on a Semafor article that was published in September. At the time, it was reported that at least three Iranian agents transitioned from soliciting Tehran’s talking points to working directly on policy under the purview of U.S. special representative for Iran, Rob Malley. In April, Malley’s security clearance was suspended over his alleged mishandling of classified documents.

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IRANIAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF NORTH TEXAS SUPPORTS H.RES. 627: JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF IRANIAN REGIME'S HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES

IACNT; July 28, 2023

DALLAS, TEXAS — The Iranian-American Community of North Texas (IACNT) firmly supports House Resolution 627 (H.Res. 627) introduced yesterday by Representative Lance Gooden and joined by over 40 original co-sponsors, including many bipartisan Texas representatives. It calls for accountability of the Iranian regime leaders for their severe human rights violations, specifically the 1988 massacre of political prisoners and recent uprisings.

H.Res. 627 addresses two critical concerns of our community: justice for the victims of the 1988 massacre, the majority of whom were supporters of the People's Mojahedin of Iran (MEK), and the protection and full refugee rights of Iranian political refugees based in Ashraf 3, Albania. These issues are of utmost importance to us as we have many community members with relatives in Ashraf 3 and many others who have lost loved ones in the 1988 massacre.

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Iranian dissidents hold major rally in France calling for regime change in Tehran

July 2, 2023; The Washington Times

Thousands of supporters of the world’s biggest exiled Iranian dissident group rallied in France over the weekend, calling for the overthrow of the theocratic regime at an event that drew support from top international figures.

“[The] Iranian regime has never been weaker than it is today,” former Vice President Mike Pence, a 2024 presidential hopeful, told a conference that occurred in coordination with the rally. The National Council of Resistance of Iran and its associate group, the exiled People’s Mujahedin of Iran (MEK) orchestrated the event.

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