A bipartisan group of 151 lawmakers has come together to support a resolution backing the Iranian resistance movement. Led by Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., the resolution expresses solidarity with the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear Iran through regime change.
The resolution highlights the oppressive practices of the Iranian regime and calls for global leaders to continue imposing sanctions. It also voices support for the opposition and emphasizes the need for a secular, democratic, and pluralistic republic in Iran.
President Donald Trump has shown reluctance towards U.S. involvement in regime change in Iran, citing limitations on intervention. However, the resolution underscores the urgency of addressing the Iranian regime's threats through a shift to a more democratic system.
The resolution also extends support to Maryam Rajavi, president-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), and her 10-point plan aimed at establishing democracy, secular governance, and human rights in Iran. Rajavi is set to testify at a hearing titled 'The Future of Iran' with the Congressional Iran Human Rights and Democracy Caucus.
Rajavi is expected to highlight the current vulnerabilities of the Iranian regime, emphasizing the growing discontent within Iranian society and the weakening grip of the religious leadership.
The resolution is likely to provoke reactions from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and supporters of Reza Pahlavi II, who oppose the NCRI's vision for regime change in Iran.
The hearings coincide with the Trump administration's efforts to intensify sanctions on Iran, signaling a renewed focus on pressuring the regime. Despite Trump's openness to negotiations, Iran has maintained its stance against engaging in talks under maximum pressure and sanctions.
As tensions escalate, the resolution and Rajavi's testimony underscore the evolving dynamics in Iran and the growing momentum behind calls for a democratic transition in the country.
