{"id":213814,"date":"2020-02-20T06:03:07","date_gmt":"2020-02-20T06:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncriranlive.wpengine.com\/en\/?p=213814"},"modified":"2023-01-22T17:43:21","modified_gmt":"2023-01-22T16:43:21","slug":"conference-at-ncri-us-representative-office-over-iran-regimes-sham-parliamentary-elections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/conference-at-ncri-us-representative-office-over-iran-regimes-sham-parliamentary-elections\/","title":{"rendered":"Conference at NCRI \u2013US Representative Office Over Iran Regime\u2019s Sham Parliamentary Elections"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><figure id=\"attachment_213815\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-213815\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Conference_at_NCRI_US_Representative_in_Washington_DC\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Conference_at_NCRI_US_Representative_in_Washington_DC.jpg\" alt=\"Conference at NCRI \u2013US Representative in Washington DC\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" class=\"size-full wp-image-213815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Conference_at_NCRI_US_Representative_in_Washington_DC.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Conference_at_NCRI_US_Representative_in_Washington_DC-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Conference_at_NCRI_US_Representative_in_Washington_DC-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Conference_at_NCRI_US_Representative_in_Washington_DC-696x391.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-213815\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Conference at NCRI \u2013US Representative in Washington DC<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nOn Thursday, February 20, the U.S. Representative office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, (NCRI) held a press briefing at its office in Washington D.C. over the Iranian regime\u2019s sham parliamentary elections.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"NCRIUS Press Briefing ahead of Iran&amp;#039;s 2020 Parliamentary Elections\" style=\"width:853px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_ARAvrfuDgF4\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FARAvrfuDgF4%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ARAvrfuDgF4\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT1H2M13S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2020-02-21T04:04:19Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_ARAvrfuDgF4\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FARAvrfuDgF4%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">NCRIUS Press Briefing ahead of Iran&#039;s 2020 Parliamentary Elections<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ARAvrfuDgF4\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FARAvrfuDgF4%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"NCRIUS Press Briefing ahead of Iran&amp;#039;s 2020 Parliamentary Elections\" width=\"853\" height=\"460\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"WASHINGTON, DC, U.S., February 20, 2020 \/EINPresswire.com\/ -- Washington, DC, February 20, 2020--The U.S. Representative Office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI-US) held a press briefing in its Washington office on the Iranian regime\u2019s upcoming parliamentary elections. Soona Samsami, the U.S. representative of the NCRI, told reporters that the elections this year are very different than previous elections. \u201cThe 2020 Parliamentary elections are taking place after three major uprisings in Iran in January 2018, November 2019, and January 2020, which shook the regime to its foundations,\u201d Samsami said. \u201cThe population has risen against the rampant corruption, economic mismanagement, and lack of freedoms.\u201d Samsami said that the purge by the Guardian Council reflected the \u201cincreasing vulnerability and deadly impasse of Khamenei. His tolerance threshold is at a new low. He is confronted with two choices, each of which is more dangerous than the other.\u201d The NCRI representative listed Khamenei choices as: To close ranks even more while adopting a more aggressive posture toward the U.S., and carry out more internal purges and suppression. To lessen the conflict with the U.S. and accept some of the 12 points announced by Secretary Mike Pompeo, which would involve showing flexibility and tolerance at home. \u201cBased on the regime&#039;s internal deliberations, Khamenei has decided to close ranks and carry out a complete purge during the elections,\u201d Samsami said. CRI-US Deputy Director Alireza Jafarzadeh provided three reasons for the purge. 1) Fear of uprisings - The regime is afraid that any split within the ruling elite would fuel more uprisings which, in turn, would deepen internal schisms, shearing off individuals who are not completely subservient and loyal to the regime. 2) Fear of the opposition - The regime is alarmed that the opposition, and particularly the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) and the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK), would exploit its internal schisms in the era of popular uprisings, thus facilitating its overthrow. 3) Fear of the U.S. - The regime is worried that any schism would aggravate its vulnerability in its stand-off with the U.S. Jafarzadeh commended U.S. special representative for Iran Brian Hook for the new sanctions imposed by the U.S. Government on the Guardian Council members, including Ahmad Jannati and Mohammad Yazdi. Hook described the election sham as \u201can event euphemistically called elections\u201d for the Iranian legislature. Jafarzadeh said that such increased sanctions by the United States, \u201csend a strong signal to the Iranian people that their repressive rulers\u2019 suppression is not condoned by the international community as the Iranian people and their organized Resistance continue their uprising for regime change by Iranians.\u201d Jafarzadeh said, \u201cMany candidates who have a good chance of getting into the parliament have spent years in the Iranian regime\u2019s IRGC, the Qods Force, the Bassij, and the MOIS.\u201d This by itself further puts the regime and its parliament at odds with the Iranian people, who have already decided to boycott the elections, and are chanting \u201cMy vote is regime change.\u201d \u201cThe Iranian people\u2019s legitimate demands were met with bullets and machine guns. 1,500 were killed and over 12,000 arrested. They have no desire to participate in an election, which only has one purpose: to keep those responsible for these crimes in power,\u201d Jafarzadeh said.\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:853px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Soona\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Samsami<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the U.S. representative of the <a href=\"https:\/\/ncr-iran.org\/en\/alternative\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NCRI<\/a>, told reporters that the Iranian\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">regime&#8217;s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0sham elections this year are very different than previous elections. \u201cThe 2020 Parliamentary elections are taking place after three major uprisings in Iran in January 2018, November 2019, and January 2020, which shook the regime to its foundations,\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Samsami<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0said. \u201cThe population has risen against the rampant corruption, economic mismanagement, and lack of freedoms.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">NOW: NCRI&#8217;s US Representative, Soon Samsami, delivers opening remarks for the NCRI-US press briefing on Iran&#8217;s parliamentary election. Livestream here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WSgar79X4E\">https:\/\/t.co\/WSgar79X4E<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Iran<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BoycottIranShamElections?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BoycottIranShamElections<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cZNXU2Z1Zs\">pic.twitter.com\/cZNXU2Z1Zs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NCRI-U.S. Rep Office (@NCRIUS) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NCRIUS\/status\/1230529465299673089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 20, 2020<\/a>\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;The purge by the Guardian Council reflected the \u201cincreasing vulnerability and deadly impasse of Khamenei. His tolerance threshold is at a new low. He is confronted with two choices, each of which is more dangerous than the other,&#8221; Ms.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Samsami<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0added.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The NCRI representative listed Khamenei choices as:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To close ranks even more while adopting a more aggressive posture toward the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">U.S. and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0carry out more internal purges and suppression.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To lessen the conflict with the U.S. and accept some of the 12 points announced by Secretary Mike Pompeo, which would involve showing flexibility and tolerance at home.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cBased on the regime\u2019s internal deliberations, Khamenei has decided to close ranks and carry out a complete purge during the elections,\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ms.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Samsami<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0said.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NCRI-US Deputy Director<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/A_Jafarzadeh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Alireza Jafarzadeh<\/a> provided three reasons for the purge of the rival faction by Khamenei. Including:1) Fear of uprisings \u2013 The regime is afraid that any split within the ruling elite would fuel more uprisings which, in turn, would deepen internal schisms, shearing off individuals who are not completely subservient and loyal to the regime.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Jafarzadeh: Why the Purge? The reason for this purge is the increasing vulnerability and deadly impasse of Khamenei. His tolerance threshold is at a new low. He is confronted with two choices, each of which is more dangerous than the other. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Iran<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BoycottIranShamElections?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BoycottIranShamElections<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/x5usef8l7M\">pic.twitter.com\/x5usef8l7M<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NCRI-U.S. Rep Office (@NCRIUS) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NCRIUS\/status\/1230534695139659778?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 20, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2) Fear of the opposition \u2013 The regime is alarmed that the opposition, and particularly the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) and the <a href=\"pmoi-mek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK)<\/a>, would exploit its internal schisms in the era of popular uprisings, thus facilitating its overthrow.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3) Fear of the U.S. \u2013 The regime is worried that any schism would aggravate its vulnerability in its stand-off with the U.S.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cMany candidates who have a good chance of getting into the parliament have spent years in the Iranian regime\u2019s IRGC, the Qods Force, the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bassij<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and the MOIS. This by itself further puts the regime and its parliament at odds with the Iranian people, who have already decided to boycott the elections, and are chanting &#8220;My vote is regime change.'&#8221; Said Mr. Jafarzadeh<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Many candidates who have a high chance to get into the parliament have extensive background in serving in the Iranian regime\u2019s IRGC, the Qods Force, the Bassij, and the MOIS. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Iran<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BoycottIranShamElections?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BoycottIranShamElections<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/svD0wUrIk0\">pic.twitter.com\/svD0wUrIk0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NCRI-U.S. Rep Office (@NCRIUS) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NCRIUS\/status\/1230536267429031937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 20, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reports obtained by the network of the <a href=\"pmoi-mek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">People\u2019s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI, Mujahedin-e Khalq or MEK)<\/a> confirms the Iranian people\u2019s general boycott of the Iranian regime\u2019s parliamentary elections farce.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Thursday, February 20, the U.S. Representative office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, (NCRI) held a press briefing at its office in Washington D.C. over the Iranian [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":213815,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[45],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-213814","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-news"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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