This resolution strongly condemns the Iranian regime’s terrorism, regional proxy wars, and internal suppression while expressing robust support for the Iranian Resistance. The resolution, prompted by the escalating threat posed by Iran since October 2023, calls for significant international intervention.
Key Aspects of the Resolution:
Condemnation of Regional Destabilization
The resolution firmly denounces the Iranian regime’s actions that have fueled terrorism and instability in the Middle East. It specifically highlights Iran’s involvement in the attacks of October 7, 2023, as a catalyst for increased regional chaos.
Support for Iranian Protesters
Affirming the right of Iranian citizens to demand substantial changes within their country, the resolution underscores that responding to these calls is vital for both regional and global security.
Recognition of Political Self-Determination
The resolution supports the Iranian people’s right to determine their political future, aligning with the principles laid out in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Accountability for the Iranian Regime
The House advocates for continued sanctions against Iran and endorses the Ten-Point Plan for the Future of Iran proposed by Iranian opposition President-elect Maryam Rajavi of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI). This plan includes the promotion of free elections, a market economy, separation of religion and state, and a commitment to a non-nuclear Iran.
Support for Resistance Units
The resolution calls on the international community to recognize the rights of Iranian protesters and the PMOI-led Resistance Units to resist the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and other oppressive forces.
Protection of Iranian Political Refugees
It urges the US government to ensure the protection of Iranian political refugees in Camp Ashraf 3 in Albania, ensuring their rights under the Geneva Convention and the European Convention on Human Rights.
Advocacy for a Democratic Iran
The resolution supports the Iranian people’s struggle to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic.
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Background and Implications
The resolution responds to Iran’s increasing involvement in regional conflicts and its severe internal repression of dissent. It highlights significant protests in Iran from 2018 to 2022, notably triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini in custody of the morality police. These protests have featured widespread calls to end the Velayat-e Faqih (guardianship of the Islamic jurist) system and to establish a democratic government.
Additionally, the resolution condemns the harsh treatment of ethnic and religious minorities in Iran, including Kurds, Baluchis, Arabs, Christians, Jews, Baha’is, Zoroastrians, and Sunni Muslims. It also points out the regime’s use of terrorism and hostage diplomacy, citing the conviction of Iranian diplomat Asadullah Assadi for a planned terror attack in Europe.
The resolution has received considerable international support, with endorsements from over 3,600 parliamentarians and 125 former world leaders for Maryam Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan. This widespread backing signifies a growing global consensus on the necessity of addressing the Iranian regime’s actions and supporting the Iranian people’s aspirations for a democratic future.
House Resolution 1148 represents a significant stance by the United States against the Iranian regime’s destabilizing activities and human rights violations. By championing the rights of Iranian protesters and advocating for a democratic future for Iran, the resolution aims to foster greater regional stability and global security
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