Maryam Rajavi Meets with General James Jones, Former National Security Adviser to the U.S. President

On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, Maryam Rajavi met and held talks with General James Jones, the first National Security Adviser of President Barack Obama and former NATO commander, and Mrs. Diane Jones.

During this meeting, Maryam Rajavi provided a detailed analysis of the volatile situation inside Iran. She explained, “Khamenei is endeavoring to erect barriers against the people’s uprising by instigating regional conflict and enforcing a severe crackdown domestically. However, the people of Iran want change. They have dismissed the regime’s forthcoming sham elections, set for Friday, and have unequivocally boycotted the process. They have consistently voiced that their true vote is for the complete overthrow of the regime. Unfortunately, the policy of appeasement pursued by Europe and the U.S. has effectively worked in favor of the regime, and postponing its overthrow for years.”

General James Jones expressed concerns about appeasement in American and European politics, emphasizing his extensive experience in Middle Eastern affairs and the detrimental effects of Western countries’ appeasement policies on Arab politics. He highlighted that the policy of appeasement perpetuates the illusion that the regime has no alternative and renders its overthrow unfeasible.

General Jones conveyed his best wishes for the Iranian Resistance’s success and emphasized that its presence constituted a significant contribution to regional and global peace and stability.