Congresswoman Nancy Mace has issued a statement following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader. In her remarks, Mace described the end of Khamenei’s leadership as the conclusion of an era marked by oppression and antagonism toward the United States and its allies.
“The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei marks the end of a dark era defined by repression, extremism, and hostility toward the United States and our allies.
“Under Khamenei’s rule, the Iranian regime funded terrorism across the Middle East, violently suppressed its own people, and denied women and girls their most basic freedoms. Protesters were imprisoned, tortured, and executed for daring to demand basic freedoms and democracy. His leadership prolonged suffering at home and instability abroad.
“Today is not about celebration. It is about accountability and moral clarity.
“The Iranian people, especially the courageous women who have led the fight for freedom, deserve a government that respects human rights, values peace, and chooses opportunity over oppression.
“America stands firmly with those seeking liberty and will always stand for freedom over tyranny.”
Mace has represented South Carolina’s 1st district in Congress since 2021 after succeeding Joe Cunningham. She previously served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2018 to 2020. Born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina in 1977, she currently resides in Charleston. Mace graduated from The Citadel in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science degree.
