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Alan Dershowitz on the Hill – Talks About U.S. Iran policy

“Washington DC – February 3, 2012 – US Congress conference – Uphold Justice enable peaceful …”

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights emphasizes that the …”

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2009
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U.S. Moves to Seize Properties Tied to Iran

“The New York Times
By BENJAMIN WEISER
November 12, 2009

Federal prosecutors in Manhattan began legal action on …”

Oct
11
09
UN human rights office welcomes release of Iranian detainees in Iraq

“UN News Center
9 October, 2009

United Nations human rights officials today welcomed the Iraqi Government’s decision …”

Sep
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Eight reported killed as Iraqi forces attack Iranian residents of Camp Ashraf

“29 July 2009

Eight people are reported to have been killed and up to 400 injured …”

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Camp Ashraf is attacked by Iraqi Security Forces; 4 Killed, Hundreds Injured

July 27, 2009 Iraqi government spokesman, Ali Dabagh declared that, “the Iraqi government will take …”

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NCPDA Statement – July 25, 2009

“NCPDA Statement
Contact: Nasser Rashidi
Dir. Tel: 202-487-6989
July 25, 2009
In Solidarity with Iran Uprising: Support U.N. Supervised …”

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NCPDA Statement – July 21, 2009

“NCPDA Statement
Contact: Nasser Rashidi
Dir. Tel: 202-487-6989
July 21, 2009
As Iran’s Tyrants Fall, We Must Support U.N. …”

12
Voice of America TV – Demonstration in Washington, DC and a conversation with Nasser Rashidi

“Host:
Demonstration by National Coalition of Iranians and supporters of the National Council of Resistance of …”

11
Iranian-Americans rally in front of White House

“By Christine Simmons
Associated Press Writer

Hundreds of protesters, many of them Iranian-Americans, marched from Capitol Hill …”

Jun
27
Iran’s Lessons: Shouldn’t ‘realism’ mandate regime change?

“The Washington Post Editorials

EACH DAY Iran’s extremist regime offers the world new lessons in its …”

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NCPDA Statement – June 19, 2009

“NCPDA Statement
Contact: Nasser Rashidi
Dir. Tel: 202-487-6989
June 19, 2009
In Solidarity with the Iranian People & their …”

Draft Resolution Supporting Iranian Election Protests Gains Support

“CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS – FOREIGN POLICY

Draft Resolution Supporting Iranian Election Protests Gains Support

By Caitlin …”

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May
01
IRAN: OUTRAGE AT EXECUTION OF DELARA DARABI

“1 May 2009

This morning, Iranian authorities executed Delara Darabi in Rasht Central Prison. She is …”

Apr
17
House Members Co-Sponsor Resolution to Protect Iranian Dissidents

“Senior House Members
Held a News Briefing to
Announce a Bi-partisan
House Majority Support for
H.Res.704 & the
Humanitarian Rights …”

09
Morgenthau vs. Tehran

“If only the CIA were as effective against Iran as Manhattan’s D.A.

There’s good news, and …”

Mar
16
Iraqi army besieges Iranian exile camp residents

“BAGHDAD, March 16 (Reuters) – Iraqi forces have besieged a camp housing Iranian exiles in …”

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Feb
05
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Iran Watch – February 2, 2009

By Larry Derfner, Mideast Watch

The Obama administration’s expressed intention to try direct diplomacy with Iran …”

Iran Watch – February 9th, 2009

“February 5, 2009

NCRI website

NCRI – The Iranian regime’s Supreme Court approved a barbaric sentence of …”

Jan
26
January 26, 2009


January 26, 2009

BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) – European Union foreign ministers have decided to remove …”

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Iraq Accuses Iranian Exiles of Plotting Attack

“By Ernesto Londoño
Washington Post Foreign Service

BAGHDAD, Jan. 20 — The Iraqi government this week accused …”

20
Iran: Preserve the Khavaran grave site for investigation into mass killings

“January 20, 2009
Amnesty International calls on the Iranian authorities to immediately stop the destruction …”

2008
Dec
29
Iran Watch – December 29, 2008


December 19, 2008
Iran Focus

London, Dec. 19 – The United Nations General Assembly accused Iran on …”

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Iran Watch – December 22, 2008


December 19, 2008
UPI

LUXEMBOURG, Dec. 19 (UPI) — A European court in Luxembourg issued a ruling …”

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Iran Watch – December 15, 2008


By all accounts, women played a pivotal role in the rise to prominence and election …”

Voice of America Interview –  Persian TV – Protection of Ashraf is not Transferable

“Voice of America TV, December 15, 2008 – An event that is going on in …”

09
President-elect Obama Should Engage Iranian Women Calling for Change

“Soona Samsami
By all accounts, women played a pivotal role in the rise to prominence and …”

Nov
23
Iranian Resistance Group Criticizes Iraq’s Efforts to Expel It

“By Sam Dagher
New York Times

BAGHDAD — An Iranian resistance group on Monday condemned a renewed …”

18
Iranian Dissident Vigil Moves to White House

“By VOA News

Iranian demonstrators have begun a vigil outside the White House to prompt a …”

17
Vigil over Iran shifts from UN to the White House

“By JOHN HEILPRIN – Nov 17, 2008
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iranian demonstrators ended a 65-day …”

United Nations: The Associated Press

“November 17, 2008
UNITED NATIONS: Iranian demonstrators ended a 65-day vigil outside U.N. headquarters Monday and …”

Vigil over Iran shifts from UN to the White House

“By John Heilprin
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iranian demonstrators ended a 65-day vigil outside U.N. headquarters …”

07
What to do about the Iranian threat

“By Alireza Jafarzadeh

A multitude of foreign policy challenges, perhaps chief among them how to deal …”

Oct
08
Catastrophe on Horizon for Camp Ashraf Refugees

“By HON. David Kilgour, J.D.

TIME RUNNING OUT — There are terrible examples of what can …”

Aug
02
Iran Looms As Nuclear Party Crasher

“Few crises are more dangerous than a forced entry into the nuclear weapons club by …”

Jul
24
Appeasing Iran’s Mullahs

“By: Kazem Kazerounian

Iran’s lobbyists in Washington are celebrating the White House announcement that U.S. Undersecretary …”

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Jun
10
Iranian Opposition isn’t Terrorist

“By NASSER SHARIF
The Long Beach resident is president of the California Society for Democracy in …”

May
16
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Don’t enable Iran’s offenses

“Mercury News
Bob Filner & Lord Corbett
Posted: May 15, 2008

Peace movements always struggle with the balancing …”

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08
Iran Resistance Is Not Terrorist Group, Court Finds

“By JOHN F. BURNS
Published: May 8, 2008

LONDON — After a seven-year legal battle, Britain’s Court …”

02
Iran Watch – May 2, 2008


Dan Rabkin
5/1/2008
Global Politician
The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), the Iranian Opposition’s parliament-in-exile, …”

Apr
25
A Roadmap for the Foreign Terrorist Organizations List

“The Washington Institute
Patrick Clawson
Posted: April 25, 2008

Although the Foreign Terrorist Organizations list has a set …”

23
Iraq’s Political Refugees in Limbo

“Boston Globe
Saleh al-Mutlaq
Posted: April 23, 2008

THERE IS so much tragedy in Iraq that some stories …”

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Iran Watch – April 14, 2008


Friday, April 11, 2008
By Alireza Jafarzadeh
Fox.com
On Tuesday, the top commander of U.S. forces in Iraq, …”

12
Iran Top Threat To Iraq, U.S. Says

“Washington Post
Karen DeYoung
Washington Post Staff Writer
Posted: April 12, 2008

Last week’s violence in Basra and Baghdad …”

08
Report to Congress on the Situation in Iraq

“General David H. Petraeus
Commander, Multi-National Force–Iraq
8-9 April 2008

Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member, Members of the Committee, …”

Mar
Feb
25
America’s misguided blacklist

“By David Waddington, Peter Archer and Robin Corbett
If there is one issue that has dominated …”

20
Exile group claims Iran is developing nuclear warheads

“By MARC CHAMPION

The Iranian opposition group that first exposed Iran’s controversial nuclear-fuel program has given …”

08
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Iran Watch – February 1, 2008


By David Amess, British MP
January 26, 2008 The Conservative Home
Tensions between Iran and the international …”

Jan
24
Iran Watch – January 24, 2008


by Lord Corbett
1/22/08
Human Events
While Americans are busy choosing their next President, the incumbent has been …”

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Inside Iran’s secretive Qods Force

“Claude Salhani

Since 2003 Iran has spent billions of dollars in Iraq, mobilized vast government resources …”

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Iran Watch – January 11, 2008


By Alireza Jafarzadeh
Fox News
In a blatant display of belligerence and outright provocation, and on the …”

2007
Dec
20
The only Iran war is within Iran

“UN concern over repression in Iran is a signal that the regime’s worst enemy isn’t …”

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UN Sees Iranian Rights Abuses

“By Edith M. Lederer
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly approved a draft resolution …”

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Iran Watch – December 7, 2007


The Washington Post
By John R. Bolton
Thursday, December 6, 2007; Page A29
Rarely has a document from …”

Nov
30
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NCPDA Statement – November 26, 2007

“NCPDA Statement
Contact: Nasser Rashidi
Dir. Tel: 202-487-6989
November 26, 2007
U.N. Third Committee Approves Draft Resolution Expressing Serious …”

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Shiites in S. Iraq Rebuke Tehran

“Petition Calls for U.N. Probe Into Iran’s Influence, Sheiks Say

By Amit R. Paley and Sudarsan …”

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Blacklisting Iran’s Revolutionary Guard: War On Terror Has Finally Begun

“Shahab Sariri  
It was a real shocker to the clerical regime in Iran when the …”

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09
02
Iran Watch – November 2, 2007


By: By PATRICK CLAWSON and MICHAEL JACOBSON
Source: The Wall Street Journal
The U.S. ratcheted up the …”

Oct
30
Iran Watch – October 30, 2007


NCPDA Statement
October 27, 2007
A 3 decades long wish of the Iranian people has come to …”

UK court tells UK government to lift Iran opposition ban

“Iran Focus
Selina Williams
Dow Jones Newswire
Posted: October 30, 2007

LONDON -(Dow Jones)- A U.K. court Friday ordered …”

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NCPDA Statement – October 27, 2007

“NCPDA Statement
Contact: Nasser Rashidi
Dir. Tel: 202-487-6989
October 27, 2007

Iranian Revolutionary Guards are Terrorists as Designated

A 3 …”

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Sep
26
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Iran Counter-Proliferation Act of 2007; H.R. 1400

“110th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 1400

AN ACT

To enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran …”

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Iran Watch – September 14, 2007


By Alireza Jafarzadeh
Fox.com
Today, Gen. David Petraeus, the top commander of U.S. forces in Iraq, joined …”

12
Iraqi opposition doubts U.S. reports on surge

“By David R. Sands – Leading Iraqi opposition lawmakers yesterday cast doubts of the results …”

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Iran Watch – September 7, 2007


by James Zumwalt
09/04/2007
Human Events
For 17 years before the US invasion of Iraq, a lion roamed …”

05
Iran: Amnesty International appalled at the spiraling numbers of executions

“AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Public Statement

News Service No: 171 …”

Aug
31
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Iran Watch – August 24, 2007


By: Shahab Sariri
Global Politician
Iranian cities have been the scene of widespread protests and clashes between …”

NCPDA Statement – August 24th, 2007

“NCPDA Statement
Contact: Nasser Rashidi
Dir. Tel: 202-487-6989
August 24th, 2007
The Fate of Iraqi Democracy in the Hands …”

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Senator Calls for Maliki’s Ouster

“The Washington Post
Jonathan Weisman
Washington Post Staff Writer
Posted: August 21, 2007

Declaring the government of Iraq “non-functional,” …”

Two Senators Call for New Leader in Iraq

“New York Times
Thom Shanker & Mark Mazzetti
Posted: 08/21/2007

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 — The chairman of the …”

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30
NCPDA Statement – July 30, 2007

“NCPDA Statement
Contact: Nasser Rashidi
Dir. Tel: 202-487-6989
July 30, 2007
Encouraging Signs: Divestment from and Democracy for Iran
The …”

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Empowering the Democratic opposition in Iran

“By Dick Arney
The Hill
July 24, 2007

During the Cold War, the free world was threatened by …”

May
25
U.S. Senate – Iran Human Rights Act of 2007

“S 1534 IS

110th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 1534

To hold the current regime in Iran accountable for its …”

NCPDA Statement – May 25, 2007

“NCPDA Statement
Contact: Nasser Rashidi
Dir. Tel: 202-487-6989
May 25, 2007
Oppression of Women and Spread of Islamic Extremism
In …”

22
Panel to Consider Bill Tightening Sanctions Against Iran

“By Colby Itkowitz
CQ Staff

The House Financial Services Committee will mark up a bill Wednesday that …”

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NCPDA Statement – May 21, 2007

“NCPDA Statement
Contact: Nasser Rashidi
Dir. Tel: 202-487-6989
May 21, 2007
Iran Needs Oppression to Advance its Foreign Policy
As …”

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NCPDA Statement – May 18, 2007

“NCPDA Statement
Contact: Nasser Rashidi
Dir. Tel: 202-487-6989
May 18, 2007
Escalating Oppression, Executions, and Other Human Rights Violations …”

15
Appeasing the Ayatollahs and the Perils of Ignoring History

“Dr. Majid Sadeghpour

It was June 8, 2000; the United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence …”

11
Iranian People Denounce the Mullahs

“Iran’s State Security Forces (SSF) are carrying out a nationwide crackdown primarily targeting workers, youths, …”

Mar
28
Lautenberg Measure To Penalize U.S. Companies Doing Business With Iran Introduced

“Senator Takes Action To Make American Companies Like Halliburton Cut Business Ties With Iran

Michael Pagan …”

09
Stop Arming Iran Act (Introduced in House); H.R. 1441 IH

“110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1441

To prohibit the sale by the Department of Defense of parts …”

Jan
08
Iran and Iraq’s Hidden Catastrophe

“Dr. Majid Sadeghpour
Global Politician – Silently yet systematically, Iraq’s nationalist, secular, and democratic
voices are falling …”

2006
Sep
30
Iran Freedom Support Act – H.R. 6198

“109th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 6198

AN ACT

To hold the current regime in Iran accountable for its …”

May
31
NCPDA Statement – May 31, 2006

“NCPDA Statement
National Coalition of Pro-democracy Advocates
Contact: 202-487-6989
May 31, 2006
Talk and Engagement will not change the …”

Apr
30
Mullahs Enrich Fundamentalism – An Interview with Mr. Nasser Rashidi

“An Interview with Mr. Nasser Rashidi
Executive Director, NCPDA
April 30, 2006

Our colleague Mr. Abraham Beparva had …”

Jan
23
The Time Has Come: Democratic Regime Change by Iranian people

“By Majid Sadeghpouri

Reaffirming a strategically formulated policy, Iran’s newly installed president Ahmadinejad recently delivered yet …”

2005
Dec
11
Voice of America’s Live interview with Nasser Rashidi

“VOA Host: Normally at this point in the program we pose a question to the …”

Nov
18
Iranian Mullahs Move To Consolidate Power

“By Nasser Rashidi

Iran is on the verge of being referred to the United Nations Security …”

17
Iranian Mullahs Move To Consolidate Power

“By Nasser Rashidi

Iran is on the verge of being referred to the United Nations Security …”

Jul
25
Iran: The Rise of the Revolutionary Guard and State-Sponsorship of Terror

“By
Nasser Rashidi

A few years ago, the world was awakened to the dangers of the mullahs’ …”

Apr
20
NCPDA Press Release – April 20, 2005

“NCPDA Press Release
Contact: 202-487-6989
National Coalition of Pro-democracy Advocates
April 20, 2005
A plea to dispatch the investigative …”

NCPDA Press Release – 04/20/05

“April 20, 2005

A plea to dispatch the investigative branch of the United Nations to stop …”

2004
Dec
27
An Invterview with Dr. Haydar Akbari (NCPDA Chairman) and Mr. Nasser Rashidi

“Voice of America Interview

This interview was originally conducted in Persian. It has been translated to …”

An Invterview with Dr. Haydar Akbari (NCPDA Chairman) and Mr. Nasser Rashidi

“This interview was originally conducted in Persian. It has been translated to English by NCPDA …”

Oct
23
Dr. H. Akbari Meeting Remarks as written – UN Plaza NYC

“Dear Rabbi Zucker, distinguished Guests, dear Friends, progressive press members, ladies and gentlemen:

The Iranian people …”

13
Remarks by Mr. Mohammad Alafchi at the UN Plaza NYC

“Mr. Mohammad Alafchi
President of American Iranian Association- New York
October 13, 2004

UN General Assembly is once …”

Jul
18
Future Prospect, What to do?

“Interview with Dr. Haydar Akbari, MD and Radiologist, and chairman of National Coalition for Pro-Democracy …”

May
21
NCPDA Statement – May 21, 2004

“NCPDA Statement
Contact: 202-487-6989
National Coalition of Pro-democracy Advocates
May 21, 2004
Intensified Repression and Public Executions as Uprising …”

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NCPDA Statement – May 10, 2004

“NCPDA Statement
Contact: 202-487-6989
National Coalition of Pro-Democracy Advocates
May 10, 2004

Prison Sentences for University Students

Mohades (a …”

Apr
24
NCPDA Press Release – April 24, 2004

“NCPDA Press Release
Contact: 202-487-6989
National Coalition of Pro-democracy Advocates
April 24, 2004

The European lead appeasement of ruling …”

Mar
17
NCPDA Statement – March 17, 2004

“NCPDA Statement
March 17, 2004
Human Rights Activists Sacrificed in Political Deals
While Iran under the religious dictatorship …”

09
NCPDA Statement – March 9, 2004

“NCPDA Statement
Contact: 202-487-6989
The National Coalition of Pro-Democracy Advocates
March 9, 2004

Iran continues to be the largest …”

07
NCPDA Press Release – March 7, 2004

“NCPDA Press Release
Contact: 202-487-6989
National Coalition of Pro-democracy Advocates
March 7, 2004

NCPDA calls teachers’ societies, unions and …”

Feb
23
The Prospects for Human Rights in Post-Election Iran

“Remarks at NCPDA Panel Discussion
Dr. Akbari, Mr. Rashidi, members of the press, and friends:

Salaam wa …”

17
NCPDA Statement – February 17, 2004

“NCPDA supports House Resolution 501
We are a group of distinguished scholars and intellectuals, democracy and …”

Jan
26
Voice of America Interview with NCPDA Executive Director, Mr. Nasser Rashidi

“This interview was originally conducted in Persian. It has been translated to English by NCPDA …”

03
Voice of America Interview: Earthquake Aftermath and the Human Rights Issue

“The participants are Ms. Homa Salehi from the Iranian Community of Southern California-San Diego and …”

2003
Dec
29
VOA Interview with Mr. Nasser Rashidi – The Earthquake in Bam

“This interview was originally conducted in Persian. It has been translated to English by NCPDA …”

Sep
20
VOA interview with Executive Director of NCPDA

“This interview was originally conducted in Persian. It has been translated to English by NCPDA …”

Jun
May
10
US says Iran opposition in Iraq agrees to disarm

“Agence France Presse
May 10, 2003
NORTHEASTERN IRAQ (AFP) – US forces struck a disarmament deal with …”

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Mar
30
NCPDA Press Release – 03/30/04

“Ahmad Batebi, the famous Iranian student political prisoner, is in poor condition

According to the media …”

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