{"id":311490,"date":"2023-09-07T08:52:44","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T07:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=311490"},"modified":"2023-09-07T08:52:44","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T07:52:44","slug":"in-loving-memory-of-professor-raymond-tanter-a-friend-in-the-most-dire-of-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-resistance\/in-loving-memory-of-professor-raymond-tanter-a-friend-in-the-most-dire-of-times\/","title":{"rendered":"In Loving Memory of Professor Raymond Tanter, a Friend in the Most Dire of Times"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In the realm of official titles and political positions, Professor Raymond Tanter was celebrated as a former National Security Council staff member<\/a> under US President Ronald Reagan and a distinguished professor of political science at Georgetown University. However, to the Iranian people and their organized Resistance movement, he transcended his titles, emerging as a steadfast advocate<\/a> during the most challenging of circumstances.<\/p>\n

Professor Raymond Tanter was not just an accomplished political scientist; he was a relentless champion of justice, freedom, and the Iranian people’s aspirations for a brighter future. His life’s work was a testament to his dedication to the cause of a free and democratic Iran.<\/p>\n

From the inception of his career, Professor Tanter’s scholarly pursuits were guided by a deep sense of responsibility. He understood the urgency of uniting opposition groups to form a robust coalition. In 2005, after years of academic research<\/a> and due diligence, he stressed that the Iranian regime feared the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK) 350 percent more than all other opposition groups combined. This revelation highlighted the importance of unity among opposition forces.<\/p>\n

Professor Tanter’s dedication extended beyond academic research. He actively engaged<\/a> with the Iranian Resistance, especially with the President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, Mrs. Maryam Rajavi.<\/p>\n

In 2005, Professor Tanter’s deep sense of empathy led him to meet with Mrs. Rajavi and several mothers of MEK martyrs in Paris. This poignant encounter left a lasting impression on him.<\/p>\n

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STATEMENT: NCRI-US Honors Preeminent Scholar Raymond Tanter, Champion for Iranian People's Liberty and Justice https:\/\/t.co\/TuQMmLEPmp<\/a> via @ein_news<\/a>
Through Detailed Research and Insightful Discourse, Professor Tanter Shed Light on the Essence of the Iranian Resistance. pic.twitter.com\/HcNibgrLYo<\/a><\/p>\n

— NCRI-U.S. Rep Office (@NCRIUS) August 18, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n