{"id":321399,"date":"2024-07-02T17:24:56","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T16:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=321399"},"modified":"2024-07-15T15:18:51","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T14:18:51","slug":"usenators-shaheen-and-tillis-free-iran-2024-world-summit-arrives-at-a-critical-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/free-iran-world-summit\/free-iran-summit-2024\/usenators-shaheen-and-tillis-free-iran-2024-world-summit-arrives-at-a-critical-time\/","title":{"rendered":"US Senators Shaheen and Tillis: Free Iran 2024 World Summit Arrives at a Critical Time"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Paris, June 29<\/em> \u2014 Speaking through a video message at the Free Iran 2024 World Summit<\/a>, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D) and Thom Tillis (R) delivered a bipartisan message of support for the Iranian Resistance. Addressing tens of thousands of participants worldwide, the senators emphasized the critical juncture at which Iran, the region, and the world stand.<\/p>\n

Senator Shaheen highlighted the Iranian regime’s increasing desperation over the past eight months as it attempts to suppress its own people while extending its malign influence across the region. She stressed that the regime in Tehran does not represent the will of the Iranian people.<\/p>\n

Senator Tillis condemned the Iranian regime as the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism, citing its direct involvement in the attacks<\/a> of October 7, Houthi-backed aggression in the Red Sea, and increased provocations by Hezbollah in northern Israel.<\/p>\n

The senators underscored the importance of standing against despotism, with Shaheen praising the Iranian people for their decades-long struggle against tyranny. Both senators reaffirmed the United States’ support for freedom and democracy in Iran.<\/p>\n

To bolster their commitment, Shaheen and Tillis cited the introduction of Senate Resolution 599<\/a>, which calls for the protection of Iranian political refugees in Ashraf 3 and rejects the Iranian regime’s demands. The resolution advocates for the Iranian refugees’ fundamental rights of freedom of expression, assembly, and legal political activities in Albania.<\/p>\n

The senators emphasized their bipartisan unity in defending democracy, citing their collaboration on key legislative priorities and assured the audience that Congress stands united in supporting a freer, more democratic future for Iran.<\/p>\n

The full text of Senators Shaheen and Tillis\u2019s speech follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Senator Shaheen: I’m Senator Jeanne Shaheen, and I’m delighted to join the tens of thousands of people who are participating in this conference around the world.<\/p>\n

Senator Tillis: And I’m Senator Thom Tillis. This gathering comes at an important time as Iran, the region, and the world are at a crossroads.<\/p>\n

Senator Shaheen: The events of the last eight months demonstrate an Iranian regime that is on the back foot as it tries to oppress its people while spreading its malign influence across the region. And it’s never been clearer that the regime in Iran does not represent the will of the Iranian people.<\/p>\n

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US @SenatorShaheen<\/a> & @SenThomTillis<\/a>: "Today, we are proud to stand together to demonstrate that the people of Iran have bipartisan support in Congress for a freer, more democratic future."#MaryamRajavi4FreeIran<\/a> #FreeIran2024<\/a>https:\/\/t.co\/fvhytnWLsr<\/a><\/p>\n

— NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) June 29, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n