Iranian dissidents call on Biden’s government to continue pressure on the country’s leaders, claiming that the regime is at its “weakest point in history” – even if the government appears to be back with Tehran wants to turn on.
A report by The Organization of Iranian-American Communities (OIAC), which opposes the regime and calls for a democratic, secular government, warns that US policies based on isolation or involvement ‘rely on blind faith that the regime will one day his behavior will change, an assumption that is logically unfounded and apparently unconvincing. ‘
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The regime’s human rights record is said to have deteriorated in recent years, pointing to cases that support terrorism – both in the region by supporting groups such as Hezbollah and in Europe with the conspiracy against dissidents in Paris. 2018.
“Those who want to deal with the Iranian regime must understand that the Iranian regime is desperate, weak and highly isolated among its own population,” said OIAC’s political director, Dr. Majid Sadeghpour, said in a statement accompanying the report.
The Trump administration has launched a “maximum pressure” campaign against the regime by withdrawing from the 2015 agreement with Iran and laying down the waves of sanctions on exports and top officials.
The report states that a number of mass protests since 2019 have shown the fragility of the government: “The regime is clearly at its weakest point in history,” it says, arguing that Tehran’s attention is now focused on controlling insurgency to keep at home.
But the Biden government tried to take a different approach. It supported an attempt by the Trump era to reintroduce UN sanctions, including an arms embargo on Tehran, while indicating that it wants to re-enter the Iran nuclear deal. It also ended support for the Saudi offensive operations in Yemen, where Saudis are fighting Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
At the same time, Foreign Minister Antony Blinken said re-involvement was subject to Iran’s behavior.
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“The road to diplomacy is open at the moment. Iran is still a way away from compliance [with the deal], “he said recently, according to Reuters.” So we’ll have to see what it does, ‘
The dissidents warn that diplomatic cooperation “could reduce the risk of significant US leverage achieved through the maximum pressure campaign, something the government seems to understand.”
It calls on the government to bring together European allies and dissidents to put pressure on Iran to change its behavior and to link any involvement in ‘verifiable measures to curb its excessive domesticity’ and to investigate human rights violations in the past.
“Tehran should also be helped to take responsibility for taking foreign nationals hostage, instead of being rewarded for their release, which only leads to more hostages,” the report said, calling for the release of political prisoners.
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It further states that the government should facilitate or remove the sanctions unless there is a significant shift in government policy.
“The withdrawal of Tehran must be meaningful and lasting, not half-hearted or short-lived. The regional incident, extortion and espionage tactics of the regime must be effectively confronted by a firm policy of the White House,” it said.
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Dissident calls for a democratic and secular Iran were strengthened earlier this month when a resolution signed by more than 100 lawmakers from both houses of both parties supporting a democratic, secular Iran and condemning the regime’s terror plans was introduced .
Meanwhile, Republicans have expressed concern about the Biden government abandoning the sanctions push. On Tuesday, Republicans warned Home Security that it was a “historic mistake.”