{"id":251013,"date":"2021-11-19T06:08:33","date_gmt":"2021-11-19T11:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=251013"},"modified":"2023-02-01T04:38:38","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T03:38:38","slug":"exclusive-interview-with-senator-robert-torricelli-on-irans-terror-plot-in-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-resistance\/exclusive-interview-with-senator-robert-torricelli-on-irans-terror-plot-in-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Exclusive Interview With Senator Robert Torricelli on Iran\u2019s Terror Plot in 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Former_United_States_Senator_Robert_Torricelli\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Former_United_States_Senator_Robert_Torricelli.jpg\" alt=\"Former_United_States_Senator_Robert_Torricelli\" width=\"1000\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Former_United_States_Senator_Robert_Torricelli.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Former_United_States_Senator_Robert_Torricelli-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Former_United_States_Senator_Robert_Torricelli-768x408.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Former_United_States_Senator_Robert_Torricelli-696x370.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">On July 1, 2018, the European authorities thwarted a bombing plot against the Iranian opposition rally in France. All four terrorists, including Iranian diplomat <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/news\/world\/1391415\/iranian-spy-assadollah-assadi-germany-paris-bombing\" rel=\"noopener\">Assadollah Assadi<\/a>, were apprehended and later received heavy prison sentences.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">On Tuesday, a court in Belgium heard the appeal cases of Assadi\u2019s minions, Amir Saadouni, Nasimeh Naami, and Mehrdad Arefani. Despite being arrested while possessing explosives and other spying equipment, all three terrorists have appealed to the court.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The three terrorists were part of Tehran\u2019s extensive network of terrorism and espionage under Assadi\u2019s command. While Assadi is incarcerated, Iran\u2019s network of terrorism and espionage stays intact in Europe. This has increased concerns among the Iranian dissidents and renowned politicians who had participated in the 2018 event.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">In an exclusive interview with Robert Torricelli, a former U.S. Senator, and one of the plaintiffs in Assadi\u2019s case, we asked his expert opinion regarding the Western countries\u2019 weak approach toward Tehran\u2019s rampant terrorism.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">WATCH as Hon. Robert Torricelli examines the implications of the Feb 4 conviction of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Iran<\/a>|ian regime\u2019s diplomat Assadollah Assadi who masterminded the foiled bombing attack on the Resistance\u2019s 2018 summit in Paris &amp;Tehran\u2019s FM\u2019s role. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Time4FirmIranPolicy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Time4FirmIranPolicy<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oTXkKZSFaa\">https:\/\/t.co\/oTXkKZSFaa<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NCRI-U.S. Rep Office (@NCRIUS) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NCRIUS\/status\/1357362114445344768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 4, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Q: Nine months ago, Asadollah Assadi, the Iranian regime diplomat was convicted for a terror plot against the \u201cFree Iran\u201d gathering in 2018 in Paris. In your opinion, have European leaders taken any significant steps to dismantle the regime\u2019s network of espionage and terrorism in the EU, and what more can be done?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Sen. Torricelli: I was at that gathering along with hundreds of European and American dignitaries to support a Free Iran with Madam <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryam-rajavi.com\/en\/biography\" rel=\"noopener\">Maryam Rajavi<\/a> and her ten-point plan for a free and democratic Iran. The regime in Iran is the enemy of its own people and nothing is more unbearable for it than international recognition of its legitimate opposition. The terror plot against Madam Rajavi and the pro-democracy rally in Paris was a very serious challenge to our democracies and freedom of speech.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">I believe that European governments should be more proactive in combatting the Iranian regime\u2019s operations, espionage, and disinformation campaigns within \u00a0Europe. Unless we all take a firm stand, \u00a0this will not be the last of these deadly terrorist plots.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">I commend the conviction of Assadi in Belgium and I hope this sends a clear message to Tehran. The Mullahs must understand the futility of their efforts to undermine free speech and the democratic governments of Europe.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Q: During the investigations in the Assadi case, a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vrt.be\/vrtnws\/en\/2021\/02\/02\/iranian-terror-suspect-is-belgian-jail-is-top-spy\/\" rel=\"noopener\">green\u00a0notebook<\/a> was found on him with names of Iranian agents in Europe who were on Assadi\u2019s payroll. What would you expect Western intelligence agencies to be doing with that sensitive information?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Sen. Torricelli: Well, I hope that they respond strongly to disrupt this network, expel any official agents, and discourage any contact with individuals assisting in terrorism. It\u2019s also important to recognize that spreading disinformation about the Iranian resistance movement is a foundation of the regime\u2019s terrorist and anti-democratic activities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Real security for Europe and Iranian dissidents begins by dismantling these regime networks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Q: What would you expect the Western governments to do now?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Sen. Torricelli: I think we are reaching a watershed moment regarding Iran. The newly selected President of the regime represents everything that is wrong with the theocratic dictatorship. The selection of a man with direct responsibility for mass murder is a direct challenge to the international community. The refusal to negotiate in good faith on the regime\u2019s pursuit of nuclear weapons is an unmistakable message.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The world is beginning to understand that it was wrong to expect any moderation or change of behavior from this regime. This new awareness must lead to an understanding that the Iranian threat only ends with the election of a free and democratic government in Iran.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">It\u2019s time to stop dealing with the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/ali-khamenei-donald-trump-ap-top-news-elections-judiciary-ee0e777abf19424281c363ef1978ac7f\" rel=\"noopener\">regime of Raisi<\/a> and Khamenei.\u00a0All free people need to\u00a0stand firm against this regime\u2019s violations and threats,\u00a0support democratic and human rights values, and support the Iranian resistance led by Maryam Rajavi.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Q: If the Belgian Judiciary accepts to soften or ease the punishment for the 3 convicted accomplices of Assadollah Assadi on November 18, what message would that send to other people on the green notebook or sleeper cells throughout Europe and the United States?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Sen. Torricelli: I certainly hope that the\u00a0Belgian appeals court will rule against the convicted accomplices of the Iranian regime\u2019s terrorist-diplomat.\u00a0It was a serious crime in which they knowingly engaged, in return for monetary benefit, to kill and maim thousands of\u00a0innocent people gathered at the free Iran gathering in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-resistance\/free-iran-gathering-paris-2018\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Paris in 2018<\/a>. Their circumstances do not merit any mercy on the part of the court,\u00a0and they should be punished to the fullest extent of the law. Nothing but a firm resolution for justice will dissuade and\u00a0discourage\u00a0the regime\u2019s network of agents in Europe. There must be a message that you cannot come to Europe and engage in terrorist activities without serious consequences.\u00a0Any leniency at this point will serve as an invitation to continue such crimes\u00a0not only against Iranian dissidents but also\u00a0against the free societies of Europe.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/stats.sender.net\/forms\/dGYVLa\/view\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Weekly-Signe-up-logo-1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-246866 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Weekly-Signe-up-logo-1.png\" alt=\"Weekly-Signe-up-logo-1\" width=\"250\" height=\"83\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Weekly-Signe-up-logo-1.png 250w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Weekly-Signe-up-logo-1-150x50.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On July 1, 2018, the European authorities thwarted a bombing plot against the Iranian opposition rally in France. All four terrorists, including Iranian diplomat Assadollah Assadi, were apprehended and later received heavy prison sentences. On Tuesday, a court in Belgium heard the appeal cases of Assadi&rsquo;s minions, Amir Saadouni, Nasimeh Naami, and Mehrdad Arefani. 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