Thread by @Neda_Sab

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Why is it important to arrest and expel Iranian agents of the MOIS and IRGC in order to end terrorism in Europe?
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#IWasATarget #ExpelIranDiplomatTerrorists #DisbandIRGC

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Because, IRGC Quds Force is Iran’s primary mechanism for cultivating and supporting terrorists abroad.
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#IWasATarget #ExpelIranDiplomatTerrorists #DisbandIRGC

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Failing to quell growing popular #IranProtests against their rule, the mullahs have opted to bolster domestic suppression with blatant terrorism abroad &intimidation domestically, particularly against opponents.
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#IWasATarget #DisbandIRGC

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Such strategy revolves around terrorism, perceived to be so vital to regime’s longevity that its officials are willing to risk serious international diplomatic backlash & resources in EU in a bid to deal devastating blow to the organized opposition.
#IWasATarget #DisbandIRGC

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For the first time in history, On Nov 27, 2020, Assadollah Assadi, a terrorist diplomat of Iran's regime - will be going on trial in Antwerp, Belgium.
@BelgiumMFA @Koen_Geens1 @JosepBorrellF @eu_eeas @GermanyDiplo @francediplo_EN
#IWasATarget #DisbandIRGC

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The foiled plot in Paris in June 2018 is an indication that all decisions on terrorist attacks abroad, particularly those targeting Iranian dissidents, are made at the highest levels of the regime.
#IWasATarget #DisbandIRGC
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Such sensitive & sophisticated operations require high levels of intelligence, coordination, logistics, & operational skills, as well as the political and diplomatic cover terrorist operatives need.
#IWasATarget #DisbandIRGC
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The Quds Force is a special branch of IRGC tasked with achieving sensitive missions beyond Iran’s borders. IRGC-QF has played an active role in providing training and weapons to extremist groups including Iraqi insurgents, Lebanese Hezbollah & others.
@BelgiumMFA #DisbandIRGC

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So
Europe should arrest and expel MOIS and IRGC's agents for the safety and security of their own citizens if they truly want to counter-terrorism in their countries.
#IWasATarget #DisbandIRGC
@BelgiumMFA @Koen_Geens1 @JosepBorrellF @eu_eeas @GermanyDiplo @francediplo_EN