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This is a periodic reminder that Sen. Chris Murphy had a secret meeting with Iranian FM @JZarif during the Munich Security Conference back in February.
Murphy also has strong ties with #Iran’s DC-based lobby @NIACouncil.
Let’s dig in.
thefederalist.com/2020/02/17/sou…
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“Murphy is a frequent speaker at the National Iranian American Council, a lobbying group with alleged links to the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
He also criticized the killing of Soleimani, the world's most notorious terrorist, who also killed more than 600 US soldiers in Iraq.
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In return, NIAC is very fond of Sen. Murphy for his staunch support of the highly flawed, Obama/Biden nuclear deal with Iran.
The same deal that provided Iran access to billions that were used to fuel terrorism.
Even John Kerry acknowledged it:
edition.cnn.com/2016/01/21/pol…
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In his remarks, Sen. Murphy has described Zarif as a “moderate”…
Reminders:
Zarif is very fond of Iran’s terrorist-designated Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), Quds Force, Hezbollah, Assad & …
A thread for those more interested on this topic:
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Sen. Murphy:
“… if the hardliners come back into power as the result of the Trump administration’s pullout from the deal…”
My take:
Murphy is so blinded by his hatred of Pres. Trump that he literally doesn’t know anything about how Iran is ruled by nothing but hardliners.
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For the record, Sen. Murphy is also praised by @paaia, Iran’s first official lobby organization in DC.
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Background:
@tparsi founded NIAC & enjoyed unprecedented access to the Obama White House (most likely through Ben Rhodes) prior to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
“Former Iranian Official, Pro-Tehran Lobbyist Hosted at Obama White House Dozens of Times”
freebeacon.com/national-secur…
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Background:
How Trita Parsi & NIAC Used the White House to Advance Iran’s Agenda
“… organizing the grassroots and pressure US lawmakers to pose a more Iran friendly position.”
tabletmag.com/sections/news/…
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Background:
Parsi is now the VP of @QuincyInst, a Washington, D.C., think tank that has promoted anti-Semitic voices and parroted pro-Iran talking points.
freebeacon.com/national-secur…
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Finally, Iran took advantage of Obama/Biden’s appeasement & had its apologists/lobbyists push its talking points freely.
They should not be allowed to continue.
For starters, the U.S. should pursue an investigation into Tehran’s lobby arm NIAC.
freebeacon.com/national-secur…
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