{"id":321729,"date":"2024-07-09T07:23:10","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T06:23:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=321729"},"modified":"2024-07-15T10:53:39","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T09:53:39","slug":"carlo-ciccioli-former-italian-mp-irans-regime-nearing-its-end-amid-internal-conflicts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/free-iran-world-summit\/free-iran-summit-2024\/carlo-ciccioli-former-italian-mp-irans-regime-nearing-its-end-amid-internal-conflicts\/","title":{"rendered":"Carlo Ciccioli, Italian MEP: Iran’s Regime Nearing Its End amid Internal Conflicts"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Former Italian MP Carlo Ciccioli gave a speech in support of the Iranian people and their Organized Resistance (NCRI\/PMOI) led by Mrs. Maryam Rajavi for a free, democratic, non-nuclear republic of Iran.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Paris, June 29, 2024<\/strong> \u2013 Speaking at the Free Iran 2024 World Summit<\/a> in Paris, Carlo Ciccioli, Italian MEP, expressed his longstanding support for the Mujahedin-e-Khalq (MEK) and the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), recognizing them as the true representatives of Iran’s resistance movement. Ciccioli recalled his pride in introducing Maryam Rajavi<\/a>, the NCRI President-elect, to the Italian Parliament over fifteen years ago, breaking what he called \u201cthe spell of the regime’s legitimacy in Italy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ciccioli highlighted the unique and paradoxical nature of the Iranian regime, which he described as a terrorist entity that accuses others of terrorism. He reflected on the battles fought and won against attempts to criminalize the Iranian resistance movement, both in the judicial arena and through public opinion.<\/p>\n

Addressing the recent death of the regime\u2019s president<\/a> Ebrahim Raisi, Mr. Ciccioli drew parallels with historical incidents in Italy, such as the state-sanctioned murder of Enrico Mattei. Ciccioli emphasized that regimes often fall when internal conflicts intensify, leading to self-destruction. He noted the severe economic, social, and political challenges facing Iran, suggesting that the regime is approaching its final chapter. Expressing hope for imminent change, Ciccioli conveyed his best wishes for the Iranian people and their right to a better future, affirming Italy’s solidarity with their cause.<\/p>\n

A translated version of some excerpts of Carlo Ciccioli\u2019s speech follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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It is an honor for me to be here. For many years, I have stood by your side in the recognition of the Mujahedin Movement and the National Council of Resistance of Iran as the sole and authentic representative of Iran’s Resistance. Our fight is for the legitimacy of your struggle. It is indeed peculiar that the regime in power in Iran, a terrorist regime, accuses others of terrorism\u2014a rather ridiculous situation.<\/p>\n

I proudly recall the time over fifteen years ago when I first accompanied your heroic leader, Maryam Rajavi, to the Italian Chamber of Deputies. She was received by then-President Gianfranco Fini, and this marked the beginning of the recognition of your movement in Italy. I remember the battles against the regime that sought to criminalize your movement, both through judicial means and public pressure. These battles were won, and thus I would rather not dwell on them.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd35 Al Free Iran World Summit 2024 assieme all\u2019ex vicepresidente degli USA Mike Pence @GovPenceIN<\/a>, al senatore @RSperanzon<\/a>, all\u2019onorevole Carlo Ciccioli: sempre dalla parte della libert\u00e0, contro la tirannia islamista e terrorista degli ayatollah! #FreeIran2024<\/a> \ud83c\udf40\ud83c\udf0d pic.twitter.com\/GGU2fQRIiH<\/a><\/p>\n

— Emanuele Pozzolo (@EmanuelePozzolo) June 29, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n