The following statement was shared with Mondoweiss by the signatories:
An Urgent request from a group of former Iranian Political Prisoners
Please contact your representative to support the Iran Nuclear Deal.
We are a group of former political prisoners of the Islamic Republic of Iran that reside in the United States of America. Although we share different political beliefs and ideologies, we support the Vienna nuclear accord of July 14, 2015 between the Islamic Republic of Iran and P5+1.
We believe this agreement would reinforce peace and stability in the Middle East and the world. It will help develop and foster a relationship between both the Iranian and American people that will strongly benefit the interests of both nations. Furthermore, such an agreement will help counter the spread of terrorism within the region and around the world.
We humbly ask you to contact your representatives in both Houses to support this agreement which helps peace and humanity.
Names:
Reza Afshar; Computer science – Orange County , California
Reza Fani-Yzadi; IT Specialist, HR Activist – Berkeley
Hassan Kalantari; Engineer, Social and Political Activist – S.F.Valley
Roozbeh Mir Ebrahimi; Journalist , New York
Ebrahim Nabavi; Satirist , Winner of Prince Claus Award – Irvine
Bijan Pirzadeh; Civil Engineer , Human Right Activist – Los Angeles
Dr. Azita Rezvan; PHD- Policy Development – Los Angeles
Dr. Mir Hamid Salek; Dentist , Journalist – Bakersfield, Ca
Massoud Shabafrooz; Criminologist, Civic Society Activist, Fresno
Ali Shakeri; Peacebuilder, Center for Citizen Peacebuilding@UCI-Irvine
August 9 , 2015
لطفا ! با نمایندگان کنگره و سنا ؛ برای تأیید و تصویب “توافق بین ایران و قدرت‌های ۵+۱”؛ تماس گیرید
ما به عنوان جمعی از زندانیان سیاسی سابق جمهوری اسلامی ایران ، ساکن آمریکا ، با باورهای متفاوت ؛ توافق هسته‌ای وین ۱۴ جولای ۲۰۱۵ بین ایران و قدرت‌های ۵+۱ را در خدمت صلح و ثبات خاورمیانه و جهان ، ایجاد محیطی دوستانه در خدمت منافع مردم آمریکا & ایران ، و کمکی به مبارزه علیه هیولای تروریسم ؛ دانسته و از آن پشتیبانی می‌کنیم.
با تواضع از شما تقاضا داریم که با نمایندگان مجلس و سنا تماس گرفته و از آنها بخواهید که از این توافق در خدمت صلح و کرامت انسانی ؛ دفاع کنند.
اسامی : رضا افشار ، رضا فانی-یزدی ، حسن کلانتری ، روزبه میر ابراهیمی ، ابراهیم نبوی ، بیژن پیرزاده ، آزیتا رضوان ، میر حمید سالک ، مسعود شب افروز ، علی شاکری
نهم اوت ۲۰۱۵
Meanwhile, on the Bibi side of the Iran deal, somebody got a mess of crippled US ME war vets to shoulder Bibi-AIPAC fear wagon. TV ad pummeling US cable TV audience today. Forgive them Lord; they know not what they do. Or as my Dad always said: “Cannon Fodder.” He was right; as a youth, I didn’t listen.
■ I just took action to tell Senator Chuck Schumer (#WarmongerChuck) not to lead Democrats into war with Iran. I think you should too! – http://act.credoaction.com/sign/schumer_iran?sp_ref=141894249.4.12437.e.0.3&referring_akid=.1603881.m5640e&source=mailto_sp
Here is some good news for the Iranians, which is sure to p.off dear Bibi:
Switzerland Lifts Sanctions Against Iran
Swiss government calls lifting of sanctions ‘a sign of its support’ for nuclear deal’s implementation.
read more: http://www.haaretz.com/news/world/1.670853
Now watch the zionists attack Switzerland and try to “shame” it. Ha ha.
CSPAN has #FDD (Foundation For Defense Of Democracies) speaking now @- 10:39 EST Aug . 13, 2015 FYI: FDD is funded by pro-Israel war mongers: http://thinkprogress.org/security/2011/07/19/271431/fdd-donors/
Thanks Mondo editors
First our Reps should read the Iran deal. Confirming the deal is solid as a rock. Then if they need more reasons. Let’s start to count the reasons why they should vote for U.S. National Security…not against:
1. An open letter from retired generals and admirals on the Iran nuclear deal
The retired brass support the agreement and said diplomacy should be given a chance to work http://apps.washingtonpost.com/g/documents/world/read-an-open-letter-from-retired-generals-and-admirals-on-the-iran-nuclear-deal/1689/
2 .UN Security Council endorses Iran deal The United Nations Security Council on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution supporting the nuclear deal struck by the Obama administration, Iran and other world powers. http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/248468-un-security-council-endorses-iran-deal
3. Ex-Intel Chief: Iran Deal Good for Israel http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/07/21/ex-intel-chief-iran-deal-good-for-israel.html
4. Head of Group Opposing Iran Accord Quits Post, Saying He Backs Deal
By MICHAEL R. GORDON AUG. 11, 2015
WASHINGTON — When the bipartisan advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran decided last week to mobilize opposition against the nuclear deal with Tehran, Gary Samore knew he could no longer serve as its president.
The reason: After long study, Mr. Samore, a former nuclear adviser to President Obama, had concluded that the accord was in the United States’ interest. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/12/world/middleeast/head-of-group-opposing-iran-accord-quits-post-saying-he-backs-deal.html?
5. 9 Reasons to Support the Iran Deal
It’s impossible to “solve” the Iranian nuclear threat. This agreement is the next best thing. http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2015/08/iran-nuclear-deal-reasons-support/400466/
6. Bipartisan Group of 60 Senior National Security Leaders Endorse Iran Deal http://www.lobelog.com/bipartisan-group-of-60-senior-national-security-leaders-endorse-iran-deal/