Iranian democratic opposition, the National Council of Resistance of Iran – NCRI, holds its annual gathering usually in Paris. Amidst international unrest in the Middle East, negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program between Iran and the US, and domestic economical and strike crisis in Iran, NCRI holds its annual gathering known as Free Iran, with a different momentum. Bringing together politician from all over the world around a common axis, “Towards a Democratic Republic in Iran with Maryam Rajavi’s 10-point plan”.
At the second Free Iran 2025 conference, held in Paris on Saturday, May 31, Political figures and lawmakers from Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Scotland, Ireland, Norway Iceland , Portugal, Malta, Romania, , and Argentina, announced the overwhelming support of their Parliaments for the National Council of Resistance of Iran NCRI), as a democratic alternative to the ruling theocracy in Iran, endorsing the its Ten-point Plan for the future of Iran.
The statements of support highlighted the dire human rights situation in Iran, citing numerous executions and oppressive laws like the “Hijab and Chastity” act, contrasting it with the democratic opposition’s call for “No to Executions” and rejection of compulsory hijab and rule. It asserted that the Iranian regime’s reliance on proxy groups is failing, and that policy of appeasement is counterproductive. It underscored the Iranian people’s demand for a democratic republic and their right to regime change—including the right of the Resistance Units to confront the IRGC, which must be designated a terrorist organization.
After the massive support of more than 600 MPs from UK forming the majorities of the house of common and lords, the delegations announced the endorsements for more than 300 Parliamentarians from the Bundestag and state parliaments in Germany from various parties, the cross-party majority of parliamentarians from Italy, Norway, Malta, Iceland, Moldova, Costa Rica, and Yemen, the Netherlands and the Irish Senate.
In her speech, Mrs. Rajavi highlighted the regime’s significantly weakened and fragile state, noting the collapse of its 40-year stronghold in Syria, despite deploying over 100,000 armed forces, and the irreparable crippling of its strategic proxy, despite a massive arsenal of 150,000 missiles. She explained that internally, the regime faces a “tsunami of internal crisis, political turmoil, widespread public discontent, and deepening economic and social challenges,” with more than 90% of the population boycotting its sham elections.
She explained that “despite the brutal wave of arrests and executions, Iran’s cities continue to erupt daily with protests and strikes—from oil, gas, and petrochemical workers to farmers, nurses, teachers, miners, bakers, truck drivers, and retirees. Since approximately 10 days ago, courageous truck drivers have launched a nationwide strike across 152 cities in 30 provinces. They cry out against a system built on injustice. Today, they are the voice of millions upon millions of hardworking people who have been plundered by this regime. One must ask: why is it that these drivers, who demand nothing more than their most basic rights, receive no response, and instead are met with arrest and repression? To the noble people of Iran, I say: hear their voices—stand with them, and support this nationwide strike! The arrested drivers must be released.”
Addressing the nuclear issue, Mrs. Rajavi stated: “Today, by the regime’s own admission, its nuclear project has brought it to a fateful crossroads: suicide or collapse. One path would require Khamenei to abandon this deeply anti-patriotic pursuit and halt uranium enrichment—a step he has steadfastly avoided. Why? Because the regime has tied its very survival to this project. Any retreat would fracture Khamenei’s authority and accelerate the regime’s plunge toward inevitable overthrow. The other path is the regime’s continued pursuit of nuclear weapons. Its insistence on expanding missile programs, building a bomb, and fueling state-sponsored terrorism—all point in this direction. “
Carsten Müller, CDU Bundestag member who led the German delegation at the conference, said: “The new German government faces the historic task of pursuing a clear and consistent policy towards Iran – in line with the profound changes in Iran and the region. We must stand with the Iranian people and the organized opposition of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, with Maryam Rajavi’s 10-Point Plan for a secular, democratic, and nuclear-free republic.” He added: “Especially now, when the regime is weaker than ever, we must set aside outdated political and diplomatic calculations and ban the Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization – a long overdue step that is foreseen in the coalition agreement.” Müller warned: “We must not continue to sleep on the regime’s nuclear program. We must trigger the snapback mechanism (reinstatement of UN Security Council sanctions against the Iranian nuclear weapons program) and push for the complete dismantling of the nuclear program before the mullahs acquire the bomb.”
The question of Iran’s future has but one legitimate solution—a solution entrusted to the Iranian people and the Iranian Resistance.” She reiterated that “the regime’s state-sponsored terrorism and relentless warmongering across the region can only be answered through one course: the overthrow of the regime by the people of Iran and the Iranian Resistance.” Furthermore, the regime’s nuclear weapons program has “only one solution—a decisive regime change, achieved by the courage and determination of the Iranian people and their Resistance movement.”
Dear reader,
Opinions expressed in the op-ed section are solely those of the individual author and do not represent the official stance of our newspaper. We believe in providing a platform for a wide range of voices and perspectives, even those that may challenge or differ from our own. We remain committed to providing our readers with high-quality, fair, and balanced journalism. Thank you for your continued support.
