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IRNA, July 07 2021:… “Since 1979, more than 17,000 of our innocent citizens, including the President, the Prime Minister, the Head of Judiciary, several ministers and members of Parliament as well as several nuclear scientists, have been assassinated by terrorist groups that are being sheltered and provided safe havens in Europe and North America with unimpeded access to and connections with government officials.” Mujahedin-Khalq MEK Terrorists provided safe havens
Mujahedin-Khalq MEK Terrorists provided safe havens
Envoy underlines commitment to combat terrorism
New York, IRNA – Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi slammed double standards under the pretext of combatting terrorism and stressed commitment to combat terrorism.
“I would like to join the previous speakers in expressing my appreciations to Ambassador Mohamed Al Hassan of Oman and Ambassador Agustin Santos of Spain for their able leadership in the facilitation of the 7th review of the Global Counter Terrorism Strategy,” Takht Ravanchi said addressing the UNGA meeting on Terrorism and Global Counter Terrorism Strategy.
“I begin by paying special tribute to the victims of terrorism particularly Major General Qasem Suleimani, a prominent figure in the fight against Da’esh in Iraq and Syria, who was assassinated in a terrorist attack perpetrated by the U.S. forces on 3 January 2020 in Baghdad International Airport,” he noted.
“While emphasizing national ownership and leadership in combating terrorism, and recognizing the pivotal role of the General Assembly in this process, the Islamic Republic of Iran reiterates its unwavering commitment to combat terrorism and rejects all acts and methods of terrorism, Iranian diplomat said.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran believes that terrorism can only be countered through international cooperation as well as methods that primarily address its root causes,” he added.
“Still, in most parts of the world, socioeconomic and political problems, illegitimate military presence and foreign military intervention and occupation, constitute the main sources of terrorism and violent extremism,” he stated.
“However, our longstanding legal position is that any resistance against occupation and foreign intervention in the exercise of self-defense cannot be considered terrorism,” Takh Ravanchi said.
“In this context, the Palestinian people have every right to resist the occupation of their territory by the Zionist regime,” he noted.
“It is also our strong belief that under the pretext of fighting terrorism, no State has the right to commit acts of aggression, interference in the internal affairs of other States, or condone flagrant violations of human rights and humanitarian law, such as torture, kidnapping, illegal detention, disappearance or extrajudicial execution and targeted killing,” he reiterated.
“At the same time, unilateral coercive measures (UCMs) continue to undermine the efforts of targeted countries in countering terrorism.”
“Furthermore, since by nature, UCMs target ordinary people, they contribute to the root causes of terrorism. In addition, UCMs are generally imposed to incite insurgency and dissatisfaction among ordinary citizens against their government and as such are no less than acts of terrorism.”
Envoy went on to say: “The Islamic Republic of Iran strongly rejects double standards as well as unlawful unilateral actions under the pretext of combating terrorism. Unilateral listing of UN member States or their constitutionally-established institutions accusing them of supporting terrorism, in order to pursue a political agenda, contradict purposes and principles of the UN Charter and as such must be rejected.”
“The presence of Foreign Terrorist Fighters (FTFs) and their accompanying families in the conflict zones is still a growing source of concern to our entire region.”
“My delegation welcomes the achievement of the 7th review to address the issue of transfer of FTFs to and within conflict zones. Unfortunately, since the last review in 2018, the 7th Strategy has failed to address some other fundamental issues related to FTFs that are among the emerging issues such as repatriation,” Takht Ravanchi said.
Concern over UK-based Iranian TV channel’s links to Saudi Arabia
“While there are unanswered questions as to how and why those FTFs including from countries that claim to pioneer human rights have been radicalized and deployed, committing acts of terrorism in our region, it is also a matter of serious concern that the same countries refrain from repatriating those FTFs and their families especially women and children from camps in conflict zones,” he added.
“Since 1979, more than 17,000 of our innocent citizens, including the President, the Prime Minister, the Head of Judiciary, several ministers and members of Parliament as well as several nuclear scientists, have been assassinated by terrorist groups that are being sheltered and provided safe havens in Europe and North America with unimpeded access to and connections with government officials.”
“Since 1979, more than 17,000 of our innocent citizens, including the President, the Prime Minister, the Head of Judiciary, several ministers and members of Parliament as well as several nuclear scientists, have been assassinated by terrorist groups that are being sheltered and provided safe havens in Europe and North America with unimpeded access to and connections with government officials.”
“It is to be reminded that the strategy ‘calls upon member states to deny terrorist groups safe haven, freedom of operations, movement and recruitment and financial, material or political support’ and ‘to ensure that terrorists do not find safe haven online.'”
“In the same vein, the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly supports access to justice for victims of terrorism and victims of measures taken under the pretext of fight against terrorism including through drone attacks.”
“As the Strategy recalls, any national efforts to compensate the victims of terrorism should fully respect international law including the principle of immunity of states and their properties,” diplomat said.
“On the issue of terrorist attacks against critical infrastructures, the Islamic Republic of Iran welcomes the reference, in this resolution, to the condemnation of terrorist attacks against energy facilities, including nuclear facilities, that lead to radiological as well as radioactive environmental disasters.”
“This is in reference to the first ever terrorist attack on 11 April 2021 and simultaneously with the current 7th review of GCTS negotiations, against the Natanz Fuel Enrichment Plant, a nuclear facility under the supervision of the IAEA.”
“While acknowledging the importance of efforts to counter the financing of terrorism, we reiterate our principled opposition regarding any reference to non-UN, non-inclusive initiatives that embrace political rather than technical considerations on the financing of terrorism.”
“However, the Islamic Republic of Iran implements this strategy in accordance with its international obligations as well as relevant internal policies and regulations.”
Mujahedin-Khalq MEK Terrorists provided safe havens
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MEPs discuss Mojahedine-E Khalq (MEK) Threat in #Albania
The shadowy cult Trump advisors tout as an alternative to the Iranian government
Channel 4 News, September 07 2018:… National Security Advisor John Bolton said US policy should be regime change in Iran. He and other Trump advisers have long touted a shadowy exiled cult as an alternative to the Iranian government. The Mujahedin-e-Khalq (MEK) has had a very active propaganda wing for years, but now they have influence at the highest level. They also have a secretive camp in Albania …
Canadian family asks Top Channel’s “Fiks Fare for help: “MEK mujahedeens took our daughter”
6 Sep 2018
The shadowy cult Trump advisors tout as an alternative to the Iranian government
Lindsey HilsumInternational Editor
President Trump sees the Iran as America’s biggest enemy. And before assuming office, his National Security Advisor John Bolton said US policy should be regime change in Iran.
He and other Trump advisers have long touted a shadowy exiled cult as an alternative to the Iranian government. The Mujahedin-e-Khalq (MEK) has had a very active propaganda wing for years, but now they have influence at the highest level. They also have a secretive camp in Albania, 30km from the capital, Tirana.
Trump sees Iran's regime as America's biggest enemy – and his advisers have long touted a shadowy exiled cult as an alternative to the Iranian government. @LindseyHilsum has been to their secretive camp in Albania to investigate. https://t.co/4npOdh5obE
— Channel 4 News (@Channel4News) September 6, 2018
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The MEK’s man inside the White House (Maryam Rajavi cult, Mojahedin Khalq)
Richard Engel, NBC, May 25 2018:… How did a fringe Iranian opposition group with a history of assassinating Americans get so cozy with the likes of John Bolton and Rudy Giuliani? By paying them thousands to speak at its events, where they advocate for MEK-led regime change inside Iran …
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A report by Richard Engel
On assignment with Richard Engel
How did a fringe Iranian opposition group with a history of assassinating Americans get so cozy with the likes of John Bolton and Rudy Giuliani? By paying them thousands to speak at its events, where they advocate for MEK-led regime change inside Iran.
VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: We obtained never-before-seen footage of the MEK's secret base in Albania. The MEK is an Iranian opposition group with a history of terrorism. More recently it's paid thousands to @AmbJohnBolton & @RudyGiuliani. More tonight at 9PM ET @MSNBC @RichardEngel pic.twitter.com/teaGhQeVZy
— On Assignment with Richard Engel (@OARichardEngel) May 25, 2018
On MSNBC @OARichardEngel I explained that no decent American intelligence officer would say MEK is trustworthy because it is a Destructive Cult.
Examining how @AmbJohnBolton and @RudyGiuliani were paid to speak for Maryam Rajavi. pic.twitter.com/U83F12h5ko— Massoud khodabandeh (@ma_khodabandeh) May 27, 2018
.@realDonaldTrump has always been a gambler and a showman. But now — with high-stakes bets from #Iran to #NorthKorea — he's gambling with US national security. #OnAssignment pic.twitter.com/y2E5xApnQx
— On Assignment with Richard Engel (@OARichardEngel) May 27, 2018
MEK expert @joanne_stocker estimates that @AmbJohnBolton has been paid upwards of $180K by the group to speak at its events. Now he's in a position to advocate for it from inside the White House. @RichardEngel #OnAssignment pic.twitter.com/kxoi2FQ5dn
— On Assignment with Richard Engel (@OARichardEngel) May 27, 2018
"It's pretty remarkable that a group with American blood on its hands — even if it is a former terrorist group — has contacts like @RudyGiuliani and @AmbJohnBolton," says former State Dept. counterterrorism official @Benjamin05055. #OnAssignment @RichardEngel pic.twitter.com/EfX2sYQkOl
— On Assignment with Richard Engel (@OARichardEngel) May 27, 2018
Meet the MEK, a fringe Iranian opposition group with a history of assassinating Americans. Now it pays thousands to the likes of @AmbJohnBolton and @RudyGiuliani to speak at its events. @RichardEngel pic.twitter.com/08rFua1bPM
— On Assignment with Richard Engel (@OARichardEngel) May 27, 2018
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Ebrahim Khodabandeh, March 14 2019:… A charity organisation registered in London called the “International Liberty Association” has launched a widespread campaign under the title “Support the Voice of the People” to collect public donations for a television channel belonging to the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (aka MEK, MKO, NCR, NLA, Rajavi Cult). London is well known for having been a haven for the… Mujahedin-Khalq MEK Terrorists provided safe havens
Anne and Massoud Khodabandeh, Lobe log, March 09 2019:… Hommerich reported that inside the camp in Albania, MEK militants were still practicing the deadly techniques for combat taught them by Saddam Hussein’s Republican Guard—“cutting throats with a knife,” “breaking hands,” “removing eyes with fingers,” and “tearing the mouth open.” In 2017, the Trump administration reversed a 2013 plan by former Secretary… Mujahedin-Khalq MEK Terrorists provided safe havens
Luisa Hommerich, Des Spiegel (Spiegel Online), February 19 2019:… Members of the Trump administration have been providing support to a political sect that aims to topple the Iranian regime in Tehran. Around 2,000 of its members live in a camp in Albania. Former members say it is subjecting followers to torture and psychological terror. In 2007, units of the People’s Mujahedin began… Mujahedin-Khalq MEK Terrorists provided safe havens
Tehran Times, Febrauary 17 2019:… MEK IRAN – A German magazine has revealed that members of the MKO, also called MEK, undergo horrific training in a camp in Albania, the Mehr news agency reported on Saturday. Der Spiegel said the members held in the camp practice “cutting throats with knife”, “breaking hand”, “removing eyes with finger” and “tearing down mouth”.… Mujahedin-Khalq MEK Terrorists provided safe havens
TRT, February 16 2019:… The MEK (Mojahedin Khalq, Maryam Rajavi cult) fought alongside Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. That led to them being branded traitors by the Iranian government, who executed thousands of political opponents, including MEK supporters, at the end of the war in 1988. The US State Department added the MEK to its list of terrorist organisations in 1997, and the exact… Mujahedin-Khalq MEK Terrorists provided safe havens
Robert Mackey, The Intercept, February 15 2019:… Off-stage, the U.S. president’s lawyer admitted that he was paid by the exile group, but stressed to reporters that he was in Warsaw on behalf of the MEK in his personal capacity and would not be attending the diplomatic conference organized by the State Department. The Israeli prime minister described the gathering as primarily a meeting of… Mujahedin-Khalq MEK Terrorists provided safe havens
Hamid Debashi, Aljazeera, February 11 2019:… The atrocities of the Islamic Republic over the past 40 years have created an expatriate opposition equally atrocious in its treacherous powermongering. The People’s Mojahedin Organisation (MEK), the monarchists, and their various incarnations have come together collectively to form and discredit the Iranian political opposition. These organisations are now actively collaborating with the US, Israel,… Mujahedin-Khalq MEK Terrorists provided safe havens
Nejat Society, February 11 2019:… A former member of the Mujahedin Khalq Organization (the MKO/MEK/PMOI/Cult of Rajavi) Nabi Ahmadi states new dimensions on the death of Malik Sharaei in the group’s camp in Albania. Malik Sharaei, 47, was one of the few remaining witnesses of the mysterious death of 53 MKO members in Camp Ashraf, Iraq. Nabi Ahmadi asserts that Malik… Mujahedin-Khalq MEK Terrorists provided safe havens
Arron Merat, The Guardian, London, 09 november 2018:… When we spoke recently, Soltani accused Maryam Rajavi of helping Massoud to abuse female MEK members over the years. “[Massoud] Rajavi thought that the only achilles heel [for female fighters] was the opposite sex,” Soltani told me. “He would say that the only reason you women would leave me is a man. So,… Mujahedin-Khalq MEK Terrorists provided safe havens
Aljazeera, September 16 2018:… For all the accusations of disinformation and fake news from both sides, it is rare that we can point to facts, a location, and actual personnel explaining the modus operandi of an organised troll factory. The Listening Post’s Will Yong investigated this story and the trail has led him, surprisingly, to Tirana. the Twitter accounts doing the trolling may… Mujahedin-Khalq MEK Terrorists provided safe havens
Channel 4 News, September 07 2018:… National Security Advisor John Bolton said US policy should be regime change in Iran. He and other Trump advisers have long touted a shadowy exiled cult as an alternative to the Iranian government. The Mujahedin-e-Khalq (MEK) has had a very active propaganda wing for years, but now they have influence at the highest level.… Mujahedin-Khalq MEK Terrorists provided safe havens
Iran Front Page, July 19 2018:… MEK IRAN, A new survey reveals that nearly 100 percent of Iranian diaspora in Canada maintain that Ottawa officials shouldn’t have taken part in the annual gathering of the Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MEK), an anti-Iran terrorist group, which was recently held in Paris. According to the survey conducted by the Iranian-Canadian Congress, 98.90 percent of 1,551… Mujahedin-Khalq MEK Terrorists provided safe havens
Richard Engel, NBC, May 25 2018:… How did a fringe Iranian opposition group with a history of assassinating Americans get so cozy with the likes of John Bolton and Rudy Giuliani? By paying them thousands to speak at its events, where they advocate for MEK-led regime change inside Iran … Link to the source A report by Richard Engel On assignment… Mujahedin-Khalq MEK Terrorists provided safe havens
