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Panel of Cross-party Italian Lawmakers Calls for Firm Policy Against Iran’s Regime 

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On April 12, at a press conference held in Rome, Italy, several renowned Italian lawmakers announced a new cross-party initiative calling for a new approach and policy on Iran. The parliamentarians called for the terrorist designation of the Iranian regime’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC).  

They discussed the nationwide uprising that has advanced across Iran for almost seven months, its impact and consequences, as well as the regime’s countermeasures, such as the chain of chemical attacks against students across the country. Members of the Italian Senate were expected to participate in the discussion. 

MP Elisabetta Gardini, who moderated the event, emphasized the need for the international community to show solidarity with the Iranian people, who are currently facing a difficult situation. She stressed the importance of establishing clear boundaries and recognizing the Iranian regime’s use of religion as a means of justifying their oppressive actions. Gardini also acknowledged the efforts of the Iranian resistance in their fight for freedom against the dictatorial regime that continues to oppress their people.

Senator Giulio Terzi emphasized the importance of understanding the situation in Iran and praised the resistance movement established by Mrs. Rajavi and the people of Ashraf 3. “It is important to understand the situation in Iran. Mrs. Rajavi and the people of Ashraf 3 represent the Iranian people, and they represent the Iranian society abroad. They have established a resistance movement that has become a driving force for freedom,” he said.  

He stressed the need for Western countries to see what is going on in Iran and expressed his support for the resolution of the Italian Senate, adding that it “shows the solidarity of the Italian people and their representatives with the Iranian people. I think it should be the basis of our foreign policy toward the regime in Iran.”  

He also called for the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) to be put “on the list of terrorist organizations. We should not allow the regime to use its diplomatic facilities for terrorist activities.” 

Emanuele Pozzolo, a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Italian Parliament, shared his experience of visiting Ashraf 3 and expressed his solidarity with the Iranian people.  

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“A visit to Ashraf 3 will help us better understand the situation in Iran and the Iranian Resistance. The regime has objected to the Italian government our visit to Ashraf. This makes us proud. We must express our solidarity with the Iranian people. The foreign policy of Western countries must be based on reality, not the lies of the regime. In my meetings with Mrs. Rajavi, I realized that they are determined to achieve freedom for their people, and they are willing to make sacrifices,” he said.  

Senator Marco Scurria emphasized the need for politicians in Italy to support the Iranian people and their resistance movement. “Politicians in Italy must take into consideration that the Iranian people need strong support. Our initiative is to support the Iranian people and their resistance movement. Dictators cannot take the destiny of nations into their hands forever. Iranians don’t want to return to the previous dictatorship,” he said, adding that they “support the objectives of the NCRI. They correspond to our values. It is also the request of the Iranian people.”  

In his remarks addressing the conference, MP Andrea Di Giuseppe called for a change in the policy of Western governments towards Iran. “We must see a change in the policy of Western governments. The question of Iran must not only be an issue of ordinary people. It must be taken into consideration in the policies of European governments because without a firm policy and actions, and clear decisions against this regime, we will not be able to achieve our goals. We need firmness,” he emphasized.  

As the last speaker, MP Stefania Ascari stressed the importance of standing in solidarity with the Iranian people and the need for responsible reporting of the situation in Iran. “I think all lawmakers should visit the Ashraf 3 museum and see what the people of Iran have endured. These people have resisted in the past forty years, and they continue to resist to achieve a free and democratic country,” she said.  

“I must emphasize that in Parliament, we must do everything we can to stand in solidarity with them. We must not stay quiet, and we must stand with the Iranian people. We must be responsible about the information that we have to stand up alongside these people,” Ms. Ascari underlined.