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On March 16, at the doorsteps of the Persian New Year, Nowruz, the Organization of Iranian American Communities (OIAC), held a Senate briefing during the seventh month of Iran’s nationwide uprising. Esteemed senior senators from both sides of the aisle, as well as notable figures in policy and politics, convened to discuss U.S. policy on Iran. The event centered around identifying tangible measures that can be taken to support the Iranian people in their fight against the oppressive regime and establish a democratic, non-nuclear, and secular Iran.\u00a0 The keynote speaker of this event was Mrs. Maryam Rajavi<\/a>, the President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI). Renowned American politicians praised Mrs. Rajavi’s leadership, her ten-point plan for the future of Iran, and the bravery of the Iranian opposition, the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK) Resistance Units<\/a>, acting as the trailblazers of the nationwide uprising.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In her message to Thursday\u2019s bi-partisan conference, Mrs. Rajavi explained<\/a> how \u201cThe regime is spreading disinformation in Iran and abroad to hinder the progress of the main Iranian force for change, that is echoed by the remnants of the former regime to promote the demonization project.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Mrs. Rajavi also stressed that the recent uprising \u201cis not just a passing event, but deeply rooted. In the fight against the mullahs, 120,000 people lost their lives, including 30,000 political prisoners who were massacred in 1988. Ninety percent of them were MEK members and supporters.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThis huge loss of life is the price that the Iranian people paid for freedom, and it is one of the significant factors that continue to encourage the protests,\u201d she added.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Mrs. Rajavi urged the U.S. Senators to \u201csupport the Iranian people\u2019s desires.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Former National Security Advisor to President Barack Obama, General James Jones, was the next speaker who expressed his full support of Mrs. Rajavi and her ten-point plan for the future of Iran. He also stressed that Maryam Rajavi’s leadership and ten-point plan for a democratic Iran have inspired him. Rejecting the inept notion of the return of the deposed monarchy to Iran, General Jones stressed that the recent protests led by women demonstrate the fight against all forms of dictatorship, yearning for a secular republic. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The honorable General James Jones address @OrgIAC<\/a> Senate Briefing for an Iranian Republic @ the historic Kennedy Caucus. #IranRevoIution<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/H5oEaIUKq2<\/a><\/p>\n — OIAC: Organization of Iranian American Communities (@OrgIAC) March 16, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n