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Anti-Iranian government advocacy group | |
| Abbreviation | OIAC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2012; 12 years ago (2012) |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political Director | Majid Sadeghpour |
| Website | www |
The Organization of Iranian American Communities (OIAC) is an organization in the United States.
The OIAC is allied with the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran, or the Mojahedin-e Khalq (MEK), which advocates the overthrow of the government of Iran.
History
OIAC is an Iranian-American organization dedicated to the promotion of a free and democratic Iran where human rights are celebrated, where different religious traditions are honored, and where every Iranian citizen feels safe and able to pursue their individual dreams and aspirations. The Organization of Iranian-American Communities-US was originally established in 1997. In 2012, Iranian-American interest groups from 40 states joined forces to collaborate and work toward a vision of bringing peaceful, democratic change to Iran. OIAC is now the largest organization of Iranian-Americans in the US and serves as a powerful Iranian-American advocacy group. OIAC recognizes that a peaceful, free Iran requires an alternate government rather than the religious fascism which now engulfs Iran today. OIAC works toward that goal by supporting the efforts of Iranians in Iran to reform their government and by showcasing Persian-American culture here in the United States. Majid Sadeghpour is currently the Political Director of the organization.
OIAC does not support a foreign war, nor does it support an appeasement policy towards Iran. More specifically, OIAC supports the 10-point plans by Mrs. Maryam Rajavi for a democratic Iran that aligns with security for America and peace in the Middle East and beyond. OIAC works in collaboration with all Iranian-Americans and concerned citizens across the country to achieve its mission and vision. OIAC holds yearly protests outside the United Nations building against Iranian Presidents and at times outside the White House "in solidarity with protesters in Iran". According to Joanne Stocker, "the Organization of Iranian American Communities have played a crucial role in securing broad, bipartisan support in the United States for the opposition group by successfully portraying the group as a democratic, human rights-supporting alternative to the current regime." OIAC and its events have been targeted by Iranian regime and its terrorist proxies.
As of 2022, OIAC continues to fight for freedom and democracy in Iran through advocacy, awareness, and financial means.
Leadership
OIAC is led by political director Majid Sadeghpour. OIAC has a 3 members on the board of directors,8 members on the board of advisors., and 7 members in the governing body.
Events
OIAC is a major proponent of the Free Iran World Summit, the largest international event dedicated to liberating Iran from its oppressive leadership and paving the way for a free and democratic Iran. Pro-Democracy activists, both in the U.S. and in Iran, attend this annual event. Some notable participants include Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Prime Minister of Slovenia Janez Jansa, and U.S Senator Ted Cruz. In total, over 11 prime ministers, 30 U.S lawmakers, and numerous U.N. representatives have participated in this event.
OIAC also holds regular briefing events, which provide insight and commentary around the evolving Iranian political landscape. Over 30 U.S. senators and House members have spoken at these briefings, all of which showing staunch support for the resistance.
See also
References
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- Gharib, Ali; Clifton, Eli (26 February 2015). "Long March of the Yellow Jackets: How a One-Time Terrorist Group Prevailed on Capitol Hill". The Intercept. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
- Ackerman, Spencer (19 September 2018). "Giuliani to Speak Beside Leader of Accused Iranian 'Cult'". Daily Beast. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
- "Iran is at the heart of radical Islam". thehill.com. 20 January 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- "Maryam Rajavi | President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI)". Maryam Rajavi. Retrieved 2022-05-23.
- Protesters Rally Against Iranian President at United Nations by REBECCA GIBIAN, Associated Press; 20 September 2017
- Demonstrators gather at White House to support Iranian ‘liberty, democracy’; By Dick Uliano, WTOP-FM, 6 January 2018
- Laipson, Ellen (January 9, 2018). "The Foreign Policy Aftermath of the Iran Protests, in Tehran and Washington".
- "The White House Once Labeled Them Terrorists. Now They're Being Called Iran's Next Government". Haaretz.
- "U.S. court detains Calif. man charged with serving as agent of Iran, surveilling Americans". Washington Post. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
- Lipin, Michael. "US Judge Denies Bond to Iranian Man Accused of Spying for Tehran". VOA. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
- OIAC. "Board of Directors | OIAC US". OIAC. Retrieved 2022-05-23.
- OIAC. "Board of Advisors | OIAC US". OIAC. Retrieved 2022-05-23.
- OIAC. "Governing Body | OIAC US". OIAC. Retrieved 2022-05-23.
- "Free Iran World Summit 2021". Iran Freedom. Retrieved 2022-05-23.
- "The Free Iran World Summit 2021". NCRI. 2021-07-10. Retrieved 2022-05-23.
- Bipartisan Congressional Iran Briefing on Anniversary of the 1979 Revolution for Freedom in Iran, retrieved 2022-05-23
