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As a human rights activist, your cause is bipartisan. The policy to not enable and appease child killers and the biggest sponsors of terrorism is NEVER a partisan issue.
We support policies that put pressure on the terrorist Islamic Republic regime that uses its resources for
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Islamic Republic is NOT Iran.
Islamic Republic does not represent us or our values. The people of Iran have been fighting the Islamic Republic since the day they stepped foot in Iran.
Iranians stood side by side with our Jewish brothers & sisters during the horrific October
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We cannot thank Speaker
@MikeJohnson
enough! He saved the
#MAHSAAct
with strong language.
If it wasn’t because of him coming up with the idea of adding the
#MAHSAAct
& Ship Act to Ukraine Israel Omnibus package there wouldn’t be any accountability for the biggest sponsor of
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Born to face the truth with bravery
vs
Born privileged, falling for a life never lived
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“If I go, Iran will go, and if Iran goes, the Middle East will go, and great terror will rule the world.” The Shah 1979
@nixonfoundation
Thank you President Nixon for speaking the truth. Iran is the key to peace in the region.
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These politicians deserve our support. They showed unwavering support and stood up to the Islamic Republic and its proxies. They valued our national security and our allies. They stood up for innocent people who are facing rape, torture, and murder.
Let’s show them our support!
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If you align yourself with the biggest supporter of terrorism, responsible for 74% of the world’s executions, you should reconsider your position.
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congratulations
@RepMikeJohnson
on becoming the 56th Speaker of the House! I hope he continues to hold Islamic Republic in Iran accountable and pushes legislations that stops Biden's
#CorruptIranPolicy
to protect our national security and our allies. 🇺🇸 🇮🇱
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Some are advocating for
#MAHSAAct
but pushing for JCPOA! I haven’t seen a single Iranian that wants JCPOA. yet some are using their fake survey to advocate for it.
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Had productive meeting with
@MichaelBennet
@SenatorBennet
Regarding the
#MAHSAAct
. September 16th is anniversary of Mahsa Amini death. We expect him to co-sponsor this bill which was introduced by Sen Padilla & Sen Marco Rubio.
#S2626
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Congressman
@RepJimBaird
is now a co-sponsor of
#MAHSAAct
HR 589.
Thank you Congressman Baird on taking action for America’s national security & standing against the terror regime in Iran!
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Spoke with
@RepKweisiMfume
wonderful staff regarding the
#MAHSAAct
HR 589/S.2626.
Asked to have
@RepKweisiMfume
ask
@SenatorCardin
to mark up this important bipartisan bill for humanity, our national security and our allies 🇺🇸🇮🇱
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Senator Cardin opposing Senator Cruz amendment to block sending billions of dollars to biggest sponsor of terror who is responsible for rape, torture and murder of its own unarmed citizens.
@SenatorCardin
Senator I was not aware that biggest sponsor of terror cares about
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Met with
@SenFettermanPA
legislative team regarding co-sponsoring
#MAHSAAct
. This week is the anniversary of
#MahsaAmini
.
@SenFettermanPA
can send strong message by co-sponsoring this bill
#S2626
since this week is the anniversary of her murder.
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Extremely grateful for our allies!
@RepPatFallon
Personally asked
@RepMcCaul
To keep
#mahsaact
‘s language strong & don’t let others dilute it.Since the language can be diluted we need more allies like him to put pressure on
@RepMcCaul
.Thank you so much for serving your country❤️
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Amazing news! Yesterday
@rojin_us
and I spoke with
@RepHaleyStevens
regarding the
#MAHSAAct
. She connected with legislative team & this morning we got news that she will co-sponsor! Thank you so much
@RepHaleyStevens
for standing on the right side of history!
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had productive meeting with
@SenatorSinema
@kyrstensinema
‘s team regarding the
#MAHSAAct
S2626 which was introduced by Sen Padilla & Sen Rubio. This bill holds the ones who murdered
#MahsaAmini
accountable. Sep 16th would her death anniversary, we hope to hear her cosponsorship.
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Professor
@AlanDersh
of Harvard Law School
“The only way to achieve peace in Middle East and perfect way is regime change in Iran”
#IraniansStandWithIsrael
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What else needs to happen for EU to designate
#IRGCterorrists
as a terrorist organization?
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.
@POTUS
why are you silent about
#ToomajSalehi
death sentence ?
Iranian-Americans are seeing the difference. You will lose the election.
Hearing that Iran is looking to execute a great and popular wrestling star, 27-year-old Navid Afkarai, whose sole act was an anti-government demonstration on the streets. They were protesting the “country’s worsening economic situation and inflation”...
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Islamic Republic parliament chants “death to America” & has taken dozens of Americans hostage , murdered Americans & was responsible for killing and maiming thousands of Americans yet
@ChrisMurphyCT
is still fully supportive of JCPOA as of now!
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Standing with Israel means sanctioning the ones who are funding to wipe out Israel.
#MAHSAAct
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Good morning leftists who have never experienced living under a terrorist regime or dictatorship,
Money sent to these countries for “humanitarian aid” is never used for humanitarian aid because these regimes who kill their own people, won’t serve their people.
We have records
Hamas seized the first humanitarian aid shipment that crossed the reopened Erez crossing.
If you haven’t already realized it yet, Hamas is the problem.
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Just Emailed
@SenGillibrand
legislative team to cosponsor the
#MahsaAct
S.2626.
@SenGillibrand
is one of the biggest women’s right advocators in congress. We expect her to be one of the first cosponsors since this movement is female lead.
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Standing on the right side of history should not be politicized. Holding terrorists accountable should not be politicized.
Slava Ukraini
Am Yisrael Chai
Zan Zendegi Azadi
.
@SpeakerJohnson
(R-LA): "My philosophy is you do the right thing and you let the chips fall where they may. If I operated out of fear of a motion to vacate, I would never be able to do my job."
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Raisi's death could be a significant step towards the people's goal of regime change.
The president of Islamic Republic of Iran is often portrayed as the head of state, and the Western public tends to accept this portrayal. However, it is important to clarify that Raisi is
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Why were your eyes closed when the terrorist regime was killing our children?
#ایران_معبد_ماست
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Emailed
@SenatorCardin
legislative director to cosponsor
#MAHSAAct
S.2626.
@SenatorCardin
claims to support women’s right and has introduced bills against Islamic Republic. We expect him to be one of the first cosponsors.
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Had a great conversation with
@RepNikkiB
regarding the
#MAHSAAct
hopefully she will cosponsor this important bill for our national security and humanity!
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Congressman
@Jim_Banks
has made history!
Without his introduction of the
#MAHSAAct
in honor of
#MahsaAmini
, this bill wouldn’t even exist! Now it's becoming a United States law!
Iranian-Americans couldn't be more grateful and will support
@RepJimBanks
for the Senate
Was able to thank staff of Congressman
@RepJimBanks
.
#MAHSAAct
wouldn’t have been possible without their hard work.
There is still more work in the Senate & we need to prevent Biden admin from releasing funds to Iran’s terrorist regime!
They also gave a shoutout to
#MahsaArmy
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@RepKeithSelf
Congressman by voting no you are betraying our ally Israel, strengthening Islamic Republic (who wants to wipe out America) and Russia. The package is for our security as Americans.
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Democrat Senator
@SenatorBennet
is now co-sponsor of
#MAHSAAct
!
Thank you Senator for standing against terrorist regime in Iran and being on the right side of history.
@MichaelBennet
Had productive meeting with
@MichaelBennet
@SenatorBennet
Regarding the
#MAHSAAct
. September 16th is anniversary of Mahsa Amini death. We expect him to co-sponsor this bill which was introduced by Sen Padilla & Sen Marco Rubio.
#S2626
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Since you care about "humanity," why don't you take action against the Islamic Republic? It will help Iranians, Palestinians, Israelis, Ukrainians, Syrians, Yemenis, Lebanese, Iraqis, Afghans, and more.
Removing this regime is better for the WORLD.
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Iranian Americans should remember that the FIRST Democrat to sign the
#MAHSAAct
was
@ericswalwell
. Without his leadership, this bill would not have become law.
He has demonstrated true courage in this bipartisan effort. Let’s show our support!
Raisi’s death brings a critical moment for the future of Iran. Will its people allow a new evil man to oppress them or will they choose a freedom revolution? It’s their choice, not ours. But we should root for revolution. You have no idea how much our support inspires them.
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My heart aches when I remember the pictures of mothers on their children’s graves when disgusting dictator Assad killed more than half million innocent people during the Syrian civil war including children.
This is not just a number they are someone’s mother, someone’s son,
Important and timely Iran sanctions bills will become law due to
@SpeakerJohnson
’s leadership. Well done.
Unfortunately the Assad Regime Anti Normalization Act was not included—reportedly due to obstruction by
@POTUS
Biden’s White House. Why do they run interference for Assad?
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Happy bday to my fav Aquarius!
the girl who doesn't get tired fighting for kids in Iran. the girl who saw embassy of Iran and cried. the girl who has the courage to be disliked.
She's beautiful in the way she cares and the way she thinks.
Happy bday i love u 🤍
@sarahraviani
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Today is Super Tuesday!
Near one million Iranian Americans live in California.
This is a list of United States Representatives from California that voted NO on HR5961 No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act to FREEZE 6 and 10 billion dollars to Islamic Republic.
Rep Barbara Lee
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Hey Iranian-American Democrats, Republicans are calling for regime change but your favorite president is paying for the bullets to be fired on our kids. When will you wake up? How many times does history need to repeat itself?
Republicans will continue to stand with our ally Israel. When will Chuck Schumer call for a change in leadership in Tehran?
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@POTUS
People of Palestine don’t celebrate Nowruz. Do you need history or geographic lessons Mr President? Happy to help
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Senator
@timkaine
@SenTimKaine
is now co-sponsor of
#MahsaAct
. Thank you senator for standing up on right side of history!
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Once again, the Biden administration is legitimizing an illegitimate regime.
The Biden admin has permitted Iran's gov't to establish absentee ballot stations across the US for the June 28 presidential election, sparking outrage among critics who view it as legitimizing the country's "authoritarian rule",
@VOANews
has learned.
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Today would’ve been Kian Pirfalak’s 11th birthday. His only crime was sitting in the car. When the Islamic Republic killed this 9 year old boy, his mother was so afraid that she had to hide the body in ice so the regime forces wouldn’t steal his dead body and sell his organs.
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One of the most special thanks needs to go to
@XiyueWang9
for writing this bill! The mothers of innocent children will be forever grateful❤️ Khamenie never thought that the same person he held in prison would make a law that sanctions him!
House Foreign Affairs Committee will mark up H.R. 589 - the MAHSA Act, thanks to the activism of the Iranian American community that has drawn the attention of US policy makers on the IR regime’s gross violation of the basic rights of the Iranian people.
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Thank you
@SenBlumenthal
for standing up for Humanity. Your constituents worked really hard in advocating this bill. This
cosponsorship wouldn't be possible without work of Shana & Pejman!!
@pedu2022
Who had several meetings, and helped us with meetings!!!! you guys rock!!!
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There's no such thing as "Free Palestine" its expansion of Hamas, to reach Islamist State which is in favor of Ali Khamenie.
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The biggest supporter of Women’s rights won’t support a bill that hold regime who kills women accountable. S.2626
#MAHSAAct
because of politics. unfortunately she is not supporting the first female lead movement.
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Where are the “Human Rights” activists?
#CutTheRope
#SaveToomaj
The Islamic Republic has executed one Iranian every five hours over the past two weeks, according to NGO
@IHRights
.
At least 63 individuals were executed.
#StopExecutionsinIran
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We need politicians to do the right thing and hold the biggest sponsor of terrorism accountable.
Please call your House member NOW & ask for a YES vote on the “21st Century Peace through Strength Act” which includes the Mahsa Act & Ship Act.
Please also call the following
🚨 Democrat party is recommending a YES vote on every bill tomorrow EXCEPT the one that contains
#MAHSAAct
. Why do we keep facing betrayal from them to do the bare minimum to hold the terrorist regime in Iran accountable?
We need some democrats to do the right thing & not play
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All you need to know about Biden’s foreign policy
Pro-Taliban ✅
Pro-Hamas ✅
Pro- Houties ✅
Pro-Bashar Al Assad ✅
Pro-Islamic Republic ✅
BREAKING: Hamas issued a statement saying it "looks positively" at what was included in President Biden’s speech, mainly his call for a permanent ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, reconstruction, and an exchange of prisoners. "The movement affirms
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Antisemitism that is being tolerated on college campuses is very alarming!
Terrorism starts with an ideology.
We would never allow this for ANY other race or religion. Action must be taken.
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Tomorrow is an important day!
Important Iran/ Israel bills will be marked up by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Innocent people gave blood. The least we can do is to sanction the ones who are responsible.
As Israel is facing attack by the Islamic Republic terrorist
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As a United States citizen, I would like my future president
@realDonaldTrump
to meet with our true representative Crown Prince
@PahlaviReza
#TrumpMeetPahlavi
Iranians support President Trump's maximum pressure on the regime. Now it's time for maximum support for the Iranian people.
As a US citizen, I would like my future president
@realDonaldTrump
to meet with the Iranian Representative, Crown Prince
@PahlaviReza
.
#TrumpMeetPahlavi
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Had a meeting with Senator Sullivan's team. It's crucial for him to cosponsor and keep the language of the
#MAHSAAct
the same, especially given the fact that the Islamic Republic funds Hamas. We cannot afford another October 7th. Standing with Israel means sanctioning the ones
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We can not thank the author of
#MAHSAAct
enough!
@XiyueWang9
our community is so grateful to have people like you.
The
#mahsaact
wouldn’t have existed without the work and leadership of these two men. Writing a bill that can gain bipartisan support without requests to modify it is no small feat.
@RepJimBanks
@XiyueWang9
@kusha_alagband
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#ToomajSalehi
has never named anyone. He spoke about torture, murder, and terror.
Whoever arrested him is confirming that they are involved in torture, murder, and terrorism.
They are admitting to being human rights abuser and supporter of terrorism. Unlike what they claimed
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.
@RepJahanaHayes
said she has some problems with
#MahsaAct
. What is the problem with sanctioning Khamenei & Raisi ?
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Today in OC,
I just want the world to know if they touch our beloved artist
#ToomajSalehi
Iranians all across the world are going to irrupt. The regime is playing with fire! If they touch him it’s over!
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Elahe Tavakolian like hundreds of thousands of others, went to the streets of Iran, facing guns to fight the terrorist Islamist Jihadist regime. She was shot in the eye by the IRGC, resulting in the loss of her eye.
Please help
#ElaheTavakolian
cover her medical expenses.
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No, it does not.
The Islamic Republic had 45 years of showing its true colors. It’s been more than 27 years of the “reformists”. How much longer do you need Congressman?
How many more need to die? How many more need to be raped? How many more need to be tortured? How many more
Does the potential election of Masoud Pezeshkian in Iran provide a glimmer of hope for reform and a possibility of diplomacy in the region?
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“It’s that simple, don’t give child killer 6 billion dollars. Don’t give supporters of terrorism money.”
Explained beautifully by
@mahsa_townsend
As a human rights activist, your cause is bipartisan. The policy to not enable and appease child killers and the biggest sponsors of terrorism is NEVER a partisan issue.
We support policies that put pressure on the terrorist Islamic Republic regime that uses its resources for
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Under the previous administration,
@XiyueWang9
was released from the Islamist terrorist regime in Iran with zero dollars given.
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Senator Murphy when we told you & Biden Admin to not negotiate with terrorists you called us “Trumpist” remember when you played politics while we just said to not fund killing people ?
For too many Republicans, their hatred of Democrats is their only organizing prism. Even on a day like today all they can do is attack.
Senator Scott’s social media is mostly attacks on Biden instead of support for Israel. There are times for politics. There are times for unity.
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Fifty-two years ago today in Tehran.
Iranians are natural allies of the United States.
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Always remember when you are advocating for the
#MAHSAAct
mention No deal with mullahs and no jcpoa ! Mahsa Act is not everything !
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A question to Human Rights Senator
@SenatorCardin
Are Syrians not human?
There is corrupt collusion taking place between Biden admin &
@SFRCdems
chair
@SenatorCardin
. Just as
#MAHSAAct
, Cardin is trying to protect regime in Iran & its best friend Assad with cash💰
Why are they protecting dictators?
They won’t let any anti-dictatorship bills through!
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Thank you , Congressman
@BradSherman
and Congressman
@BrianMastFL
for your bipartisan leadership in standing up for human rights.
President Biden must enforce existing sanctions and human rights laws. Sanctions without enforcement do not help eliminate human rights violations or
#Iran
's dissidents represent the bravest among us. The U.S. & the intl. community must pressure the Iranian regime to reverse
#ToomajSalehi
's death sentence & end the murder of Iran's protesters. Today I & my colleagues urged
@POTUS
to act.
#FreeTomaj
#FreeIran
#WomanLifeFreedom
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Iranian Americans are making their voices heard! Proud of our community. We will cross our party lines for our people.
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2024 election, Vote wisely.
Once again Biden issues a sanctions waiver, providing the regime in Iran with $10 billion.
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Iranian Americans are dedicated to keep the language of
#MAHSAAct
strong without dilution, we all remember from experiences such as McCaul's proposed amendment to dilute this bill.
The fact that Senator Cardin hasn’t cosponsored with the current language but willing to mark up
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I challenge every politician to do this.
The Iranian regime killed countless protesters who rose up to demand
#WomanLifeFreedom
after
#MahsaAmini
's murder.
Now the regime sentenced
#ToomajSalehi
to death for protesting. But what Toomaj represents - defying the regime's evil & corruption - will never die.
#FreeToomaj
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.
@brett_mcgurk
should be absolutely ashamed of itself for being responsible to send 6 billion dollars to terrorists who kill 4 year old and sell their organs. I don’t understand how can someone sleep at night ….
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Thank you for serving your country and standing up for humanity ! 🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸
I'm pleased my amendment to the MAHSA Act passed
@HouseForeignGOP
during the markup process last week. Read my full statement:
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The Biden administration renewed a sanctions waiver on March 13 that grants Iran access to $10 billion dollars.
This is after 10 billion dollars released to Islamic Republic.
This is for those who think giving money to terrorists will help the economy.
Iranians continue to
Yesterday the dollar broke a new record on the Iranian currency market, surpassing 61,000 tomans, marking its highest rate yet. Basic goods are rapidly becoming unaffordable and unattainable for the Iranian people.
Gross economic mismanagement and corruption under the Islamic
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Had a virtual meeting with
@Maggie_Hassan
@SenatorHassan
legislative team regarding
#MahsaAct
S2626 introduced by Sen Padilla &Rubio.This bill hold those are responsible for
#MahsaAmini
murderer accountable. Tomorrow is anniversary of her murder, we hope to see her cosponsorship.
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Questions to Senator Cardin.
Why are you refusing to Mark up a bill that Sanctions Khamenie ?
Why are you protecting Khamenie from sanctions?
Why are you protecting the biggest sponsor of terrorist around the world that its goal is to wipe out America and kills Americans?
Why is
@SenatorCardin
refusing to bring forward all Iran bills & is carefully mentioning a few approved bills?
He refused to mention bipartisan
#MAHSAAct
bill today at
@SFRCdems
hearing & I don’t think this is an accident!
They plan to bring forward Iran bills that they can
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Reached out to
@SenMarkKelly
Legislative staff to cosponsor
#MAHSAAct
S.2626
@SenMarkKelly
is one of the biggest supporters of Ukraine in congress.We expect him to be one of the first cosponsors of this bill since Islamic Republic is sending drones to Russia to kill Ukrainians.
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It means so much to see Democrats standing up for their values! Senator I emailed your legislative staff regarding
#MAHSAAct
S.2626 sanctions Islamic Republic top officials for their crimes against humanity introduced by Padilla & Rubio
Iran, the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism, has provided financial & military support to Hamas for years. In light of Hamas’s violent & horrific terrorist attack on Israel, the Administration must freeze the $6 billion in Iranian assets currently held in Qatar.
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@Billbrowder
Islamic Republic is sending more drones to Russia to kill Ukrainians.
Senator Cardin is Blocking
#MAHSAAct
The bipartisan bill that sanction Islamic Republic top officials.
We need your help Bill. Islamic Republic is using media blockout and executing innocent
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Thank you so much
@michaelgwaltz
for taking time to talk about this important issue for our national security!
Show congressman some love!
#IraniansStandWithIsrael
Talking Iran and how we can dry up Tehran’s cash (AGAIN)… and how much better & safer the world was with Trump as Commander in Chief! 🇺🇸
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this deal gives Ayatollahs the legitimacy they do not deserve! and with the same money they kill their own people and send drones to Russia to kill Ukrainians. My question to
@ChrisMurphyCT
have you received anything from meeting privately with Zarif ?
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