The Iranian people are not alone in their struggle against the ruling regime. On one side, there areTehran´s Mullahs and their band of lobbyists, advocates and those who benefit from Mullahs continuing economic corruption. On the other side, are renowned experts, lawyers, judges, professors, scientists, European government officials, European high courts, American high ranking officials, American Representatives and European Parliamentarians and above all , the Iranian people.
Co-authored by:
Professor Donna M. Hughes, PhD, Carlson Endowed Chair, University of Rhode Island
Professor Kazem Kazerounian, University of Connecticut
Professor Rabbi Daniel M. Zucker, Chairman of Americans for Democracy in the Middle East, New York
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