London Conference Calls to Confront the Iranian Regime and Proscribe IRGC as a Terrorist Organization

Amir2018TaghatiSeptember 9, 2023
London Conference Calls to Confront the Iranian Regime and Proscribe IRGC as a Terrorist Organization
In a press conference held on Thursday, September 6, at the UK Parliament, prominent speakers,

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Shamsi Saadati

In a press conference held on Thursday, September 6, at the UK Parliament, prominent speakers, including Members of Parliament, discussed the actions of the Iranian regime and the urgent need to proscribe the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. The conference featured speeches by Hossein Abedini, representing the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) Office in the UK; Bob Blackman, Member of Parliament for the Conservative Party; David Jones, Member of Parliament for the Conservative Party; and Steve McCabe, Member of Parliament for the Labour Party.

Hossein Abedini, representing the NCRI Office in the UK, highlighted the critical efforts of the Iranian regime to suppress dissidents and eliminate the democratic alternative. He provided information regarding the regime’s attempts to circumvent sanctions and access global markets, emphasizing the need for international action to counter these activities and hold the regime accountable.

Bob Blackman, a Member of Parliament, underscored the importance of the revelations brought forth by the NCRI and the personal risks individuals take to gather and disseminate information about the Iranian regime. He emphasized that the Tehran regime is actively seeking to evade sanctions and gain access to global markets, amassing billions of dollars for supporting terrorism worldwide, posing a direct threat not only to the UK but to all who value freedom and democracy.

Mr. Blackman stressed that collective action with international allies is essential to combat these activities, particularly in countries through which the regime channels its funds. He called for strict measures against front companies involved in these illicit activities. Furthermore, Mr. Blackman cautioned against the dangers of fragmented opposition and encouraged unity among those who support freedom, with a particular emphasis on the NCRI and the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI) as the primary sources of resistance within Iran.

In the United Kingdom, action must be taken with allies, not in isolation. This includes cooperation in the United Nations and especially with the United States. Sanctions and prosecutions of individuals collaborating with Tehran to circumvent sanctions are necessary. Prescribing the entire IRGC as a terrorist organization is vital, as the current sanctions are being evaded by the regime. Mr. Blackman called for the British government to take action, similar to the prescription of the Wagner Group, and hold the IRGC accountable for its actions.

Mr. Blackman emphasized the importance of continuing efforts at the United Nations Human Rights Council to investigate and document the regime’s violent crackdown on dissent and resistance. Those responsible for murders and torture within Iran must be brought to international courts. He raised concerns about targeting individuals in the UK and Tehran’s attempts to silence opposition, putting pressure on journalists reporting on Iranian affairs. He called this a stain on democracy and freedom.

David Jones, another Member of Parliament, played a central role in opening the conference and addressing the audience. He stressed the urgent need to impose sanctions on the IRGC and the Iranian regime, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in addressing the regime’s threats. Mr. Jones discussed the regime’s efforts to bypass sanctions and the necessity of comprehensive sanctions against the IRGC.

Steve McCabe, Member of Parliament, followed Bob Blackman and expressed his appreciation for Hossein and the NCRI’s efforts in exposing the actions of the IRGC. He reiterated the call for the UK government to impose sanctions on the IRGC. Mr. McCabe noted the IRGC’s role in suppressing civil society and freedom in Iran, as well as its efforts to destroy the NCRI and Maryam Rajavi due to their democratic alternative.

Mr. McCabe highlighted the IRGC’s increasing influence on the Iranian economy and the importance of economic crime laws and transparency in countering such organizations. He drew parallels between the prescription of the Wagner Group in Russia and the need to prescribe the IRGC. He expressed concerns about IRGC activities in the UK, including attempted assassinations, attacks on journalists, and threats to members of parliament.

The conference emphasized the urgent need to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization and called for international cooperation to address the Iranian regime’s actions. It underscored the necessity of taking action to protect freedom, democracy, and global peace.

Amir2018TaghatiSeptember 9, 2023
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