President Joseph R. Biden The White House Washington, D.C., 20500 Dear President Biden, Congratulations on your assumption of the presidency. We write as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of Iranian Americans, the National Union for Democracy in Iran, which represents the views of those in our community who support human rights and democracy in Iran. We
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Iran is set to execute a second wrestler after last year hanging a champion competitor ‘who was tortured into confessing to a crime he did not commit’
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Jan
Jan
NUFDI Policy Director Cameron Khansarinia quoted in the DailyMail: Cameron Khansarinia, policy director for the National Union for Democracy in Iran (NUFDI), a nonpartisan organization of Iranian-Americans, told the Jerusalem Post that while most athletes fear sporting events being cancelled because of the pandemic, athletes in Iran fear ‘being murdered by the Islamic Republic. ‘After murdering champion
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Nov
Nov
Washington, DC — Today the Islamic Republic in Iran’s long history of coordination with and support of international terrorist organizations was once again laid bare in a new report by the New York Times that Muhammad al-Masri, a top Al Qaeda official, had been living freely in Iran. al- Masri, living in the Iranian capital
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Aug
Aug
Reimagining the Middle East (Middle East Institute) The Middle East’s rich history of cultures and civilizations has, in the modern era, given way to a caricature of a land of strife and violence. For those who today inhabit the cradle of civilization, that caricature is often too close to the truth — too many
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Jul
Jul
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Saeed Ghaemmaghami, a well-spoken journalist and an icon of Iranian National Television. His programming, broadcast most recently from exile reached millions of Iranians at home and abroad. He was a true patriot and fought against the Islamic Republic’s atrocities until his last breath. Many
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Feb
Feb
We express our sincere condolences to the family of the Admiral and to all Iranians. Obituary: Admiral Nassereddin Jahanbani of the Iranian Imperial Navy Admiral Nassereddin Jahanbani passed away in his home in Virginia on February 6, 2020, at the age of 88. He was the son of Senator and General Mansour Jahanbani and Mahtaban
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Aug
Aug
We hold the Islamic Republic responsible for all inhumane acts. In recent weeks, the Islamic Republic in Iran has made a concentrated effort to crackdown on the latest uprising, which was ignited by an arbitrary 300% hike in the price of fuel. The Iranian people poured into the streets in over 100 cities to express
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Aug
Aug
After four decades in power, the Islamic Republic is at a crossroads. Demonstrations have become a reality of daily life. Iranians routinely voice their furious dissatisfaction over the economy, inflation, high unemployment, corruption, currency devaluation, empty promises, lies and deceit. The Islamic Republic has depicted their incompetence when it comes to management. In the past
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Jul
Jul
The Right Honorable Boris Johnson The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 10 Downing Street London, UK SW1A2AA Dear Mr. Prime Minister: On behalf of the National Union for Democracy in Iran (NUFDI), I would like to congratulate you on your victory and wish you much success in the years to come. On write
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Jul
Jul
Washington, DC — The Democratic Party’s principles and vision allude to the values of equality and justice. It’s very name honors the universal value of democracy and it’s 2016 party platform refers to the absolute necessity of “protecting civil liberties and guaranteeing civil rights and voting rights, women’s rights and workers’ rights, LGBT rights…” Those