On December 11, 2024, a significant gathering took place at the U.S. Senate, featuring an online address by Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, the President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI). Her speech focused on the ongoing struggle for freedom and democracy in Iran, emphasizing that the primary objective of their movement is to restore power to the Iranian people rather than seize it for themselves.
Gathering at the US Senate
Iranian Resistance’s Roadmap to Establish a Free and Democratic Society
Recent developments and the overthrow of the Syrian dictatorship, have dealt a strategic blow to the clerical regime. The regime’s main proxy force, the Hezbollah in Lebanon, has… pic.twitter.com/ihZUzDtB31— Maryam Rajavi (@Maryam_Rajavi) December 11, 2024
Mrs. Rajavi opened her remarks by acknowledging the importance of the conference in addressing a correct policy towards Iran, particularly in light of recent geopolitical developments. She noted that the fall of the Syrian dictatorship has weakened the Iranian clerical regime and its proxy forces, such as Hezbollah. “The world witnessed how Assad’s heavily armed forces melted like snow under the summer sun,” she stated, underscoring that similar outcomes await the oppressive forces in Iran facing public discontent and uprisings.
In a pointed critique of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Rajavi labeled him a “strategic loser,” arguing that his attempts to divert attention from domestic issues through military conflicts have ultimately backfired. She highlighted that these wars are often a last resort for dictatorships on the brink of collapse. Rajavi emphasized that a powerful protest movement is gaining traction within Iranian society, despite severe repression from the regime.
Rajavi called for a shift in U.S. policy towards Iran, urging lawmakers to recognize the Iranian people’s right to overthrow their oppressors. She articulated a vision for a democratic Iran, led by an organized resistance with substantial social support. The NCRI‘s roadmap includes establishing a provisional government to oversee free elections and drafting a new constitution that respects human rights and gender equality.
She concluded her address by wishing U.S. lawmakers and the American people a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year, reinforcing her commitment to supporting the Iranian people’s fight for freedom. Rajavi’s speech not only outlined the challenges faced by Iranians but also presented a clear alternative to the current regime, advocating for democracy, equality, and peace in the region.
This gathering reflects a broader movement among Iranian expatriates and supporters who seek international recognition and support for their cause against what they describe as a repressive regime.
