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Washington, DC, and Berkeley—August 2, 2023: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held a rally outside the US Department of State to call for protection of Ashraf3 residents in accordance with 1951 Geneva Convention and applicable European Human Rights regulations. Also on August 2, in Berkeley, California, MEK supporters held same rally and demanding Ashraf-3 protection be secured by the USA.
In addition, Iranian-American communities in Washington, DC, and Berkeley expressed their solidarity with the Iran Revolution.
Now: Our community members are protesting outside the @StateDept to call on @SecBlinken to work with @AlMissionUN and ensure the protection of our loved ones in #Ashraf3 in accordance with 1951 Geneva Convention and applicable European Human Rights regulations. This sentiment is… pic.twitter.com/cJl8j7svJg
— OIAC: Organization of Iranian American Communities (@OrgIAC) August 2, 2023
The Iranian community in Washington, DC, and Berkeley emphasized the Iranian people seeking a democratic republic and rejecting any kind of dictatorship, be it the mullahs or a return to that of Shah’s regime.
The Iranian regime is a threat to peace and security in the region. The government has murdered thousands of its own people, and it is now threatening Europe with terrorism. In recent days, the Iranian regime has made numerous threats against members of #Iran's main opposition… pic.twitter.com/yODg64jGoz
— Iranian-American Community of NorCal (@IACNorCal) August 3, 2023
In addition, the Iranian Resistance supporters in Washington, DC, and Berkeley urged the international community to support the Iran Revolution and take a firm stance against the oppressive regime of the mullahs.
Iranian American of DC metropolitan area are concerned about the safety of #Ashraf3 @StateDept is responsible for their protection and their 1st amendment right, freedom of speech @SecBlinken prompt special attention is needed on this matter.@AP @Reuters @AFP @GettyImages pic.twitter.com/x8IgpFS9AL
— Iranian American Community of Virginia (@iac_virginia) August 2, 2023
Iranian American Community of MD and VA protesting in front of @StateDept demanding #Ashraf3 protection be secured by the USA. pic.twitter.com/0bdWQuAxmz
— IAC Maryland (@IAC_MD) August 2, 2023
Protection of Iranian opposition members in Ashraf 3 is a demand of bipartisan members of congress, a moral imperative, and our call during a picket line outside @StateDept today. @AlMissionUN @StateEUR pic.twitter.com/sVeYybIKk8
— OIAC: Organization of Iranian American Communities (@OrgIAC) August 2, 2023
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