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Ambassador Robert Joseph, former Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, spoke at Iranian New Year, Nowruz, celebration at the historic Mayflower Hotel on March 22, 2019.

Joseph described the “astonishing” and “impressive” dedication and commitment of the residents of the sprawling facility known as Ashraf 3, whom he met during his recent visit to Albania. “Today,” he said, “we can celebrate with the confidence that a free Iran is on the horizon, that the rebirth of the great Persian nation is at hand… The Iranian people today will continue to rise up to throw off this yoke of oppression. The 10-point Plan of the MEK and the NCRI point the way to freedom and to bringing that light to take away the darkness.”

Several former senior U.S. officials called for a firm policy to counter the theocratic regime. Their calls were echoed by Iranian adherents of the NCRI, who declared their support for change in Iran. Members of the diplomatic corps and congressional staffers joined in the celebrations, which included performance of several classical and Iranian pieces, much to the delight of the overflowing audience.

A number of prominent speakers addressed the gathering of young and old, against the backdrop of an elaborate Haft Seen, a traditional symbol of the ancient Persian Nowruz festivities.