Former New York City Mayor and President Donald Trump’s newest attorney Rudy Giuliani on Saturday called for ‘regime change’ in Iran.
In a freewheeling discussion on US foreign policy at the Iran Freedom Convention for Democracy and Human Rights in Washington, Giuliani said in order to ‘bring freedom to Iran’ the country must remove supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from power.
‘Freedom for any oppressed people helps all of us,’ added the 73-year-old former politician.
Rudy Giuliani (pictured sitting) advocated for the overthrow of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in order ‘bring freedom to Iran’ on Saturday
The 2018 Iran Freedom Convention for Democracy and Human Rights is an event meant to show support for Iranian citizens (Pictured: Giuliani mocks tearing up the Iran deal)
The 2018 Iran Freedom Convention for Democracy and Human Rights is an event meant to show support for Iranian citizens who oppose their government, according to CBS News.
Giuliani, who is not a government employee, also commented on the Iran nuclear deal, which the President has called ‘insane,’ ‘ridiculous’ and something that ‘should have never, ever been made.’
Known officially as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Trump has until May 12 to certify Iran’s compliance with the accord
‘What do you think is going to happen to that agreement!’ Giuliani said of the deal, before pretending to rip a piece of paper apart.
Known officially as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Trump has until May 12 to certify Iran’s compliance with the accord or reimpose stifling sanctions on the Islamic Republic.
The deal was first signed between world powers and Iran in July 2015 during the administration of former President Barack Obama.
Giuliani also offered his thoughts on North Korea, which is currently holding three American hostages and is in deliberations with the US on its own nuclear program.
Reiterating a statement he made earlier this week, Giuliani said that there was a ‘good chance’ the captured US citizens would be released very soon, even though administration officials deny there are any updates on the matter.
Giuliani made headlines this week after saying that the President had ‘reimbursed’ his personal lawyer Michael Cohen for his $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Legal experts say that the payment, made just weeks before the 2016 presidential election, could be interpreted as an illegal campaign contribution.
Days later, he attempted to clarify his comments on the Stormy Daniels matter by issuing a statement claiming he only referenced his understanding of what transpired when he appeared on Fox News Wednesday, not the President’s understanding of the matter.
That clarification came after Mr. Trump said Giuliani is new to the legal team and would need time to ‘get his facts straight.’
Giuliani, who is not a government employee, also commented on the Iran nuclear deal (Pictured: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei)