NCRI and Iranian American Communities Organize Major Washington Demonstration on May 16
The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) and Organization of Iranian American Communities (OIAC) are preparing for a major demonstration in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Upper Senate Park near the U.S. Capitol.
Organizers say the rally is intended to draw international attention to the Iranian regime’s escalating executions of political prisoners and protesters, particularly following the January 2026 uprising.
This Saturday, thousands of Iranian Americans will rally and march in Washington, DC, to support a Free Iran and condemn the executions of Political Prisoners.
Tune into the livestream at 11 am EST for full event coverage! https://t.co/ahUfAmTrN4
— OIAC: Organization of Iranian American Communities (@OrgIAC) May 13, 2026
Bipartisan Congressional Support
According to organizers, bipartisan members of the U.S. Congress have expressed support for the “Free Iran” rally and march in Washington. The event is expected to focus on condemning political executions in Iran and supporting the Iranian people’s demand for democratic change.
The demonstration is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. on May 16 at Upper Senate Park, located at Constitution Avenue NW and Delaware Avenue NE near the Capitol.
Bipartisan members of U.S. Congress support FREE IRAN rally & march in Washington, DC. The event will support a Free Iran & call for condemnation of political executions in Iran.
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026; 11:00AM
Where: Upper Senate Park, Constitution Ave NW & Delaware… pic.twitter.com/x0aFah56GD— OIAC: Organization of Iranian American Communities (@OrgIAC) May 13, 2026
Calls to Stop Executions in Iran
Participants are expected to urge immediate international intervention to halt executions and mass killings in Iran and to hold officials involved in the regime’s judiciary accountable.
The demonstration will also call for stronger global support for the Iranian people’s resistance against the ruling establishment.
Support for Democratic Change
Organizers say the event will endorse the Ten-Point Plan proposed by Maryam Rajavi, which advocates for a democratic and secular republic in Iran.
The rally is also expected to highlight the role of Resistance Units linked to the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) in confronting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Organizers emphasize the slogan “No to the Shah, No to the Mullahs” as a central message of the gathering.
Growing International Support for Democratic Change
The Washington rally comes amid growing concern among human rights advocates over the increasing number of executions and arrests in Iran. Organizers and participants say the demonstration aims to build international support for regime change in Iran and the establishment of a democratic, secular republic led by the Iranian people.
Iranian youth activists have also voiced support for the demonstration, calling for an end to the executions of political prisoners and protesters and backing the Iranian people’s struggle for freedom and democratic change.
Our coalition will join thousands to rally and march in Washington, D.C. to support a Democratic Republic for Iran and condemn the senseless executions of Iranian political prisoners. We cannot stay silent against these injustices.
May 16th 11 AM – Upper Senate Park… pic.twitter.com/Erbo2Rsu9g
— Coalition of Young Iranians (@CYIYouth) May 13, 2026
