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Conference in London’s Westminster Condemns Iran’s Execution Surge and Supports Democratic Resistance

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International Conference by the NCRI in London marking World Day Against the Death Penalty — October 11, 2025

LONDON, October 11, 2025 — Lawmakers, human rights advocates, and international dignitaries from Europe and beyond gathered at Church House Westminster for a major international conference marking the World Day Against the Death Penalty. The event united global voices urging an immediate halt to Iran’s record-high executions, demanding accountability for past atrocities, and recognizing the NCRI and its President-elect Mrs. Maryam Rajavi as the viable democratic alternative to the ruling theocracy.

“A Monster of Death”: Iran’s Regime Under Global Condemnation

Speakers from the UK, Europe, and Latin America described Iran’s clerical regime as a “monster of death” and the “capital punishment capital of the world.” They condemned the systematic political killings and repression targeting PMOI (People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran) members. A resounding call — “No to the Shah, no to the mullahs” — echoed throughout Westminster, with participants reaffirming support for the NCRI’s Ten-Point Plan for a democratic, secular republic.

Maryam Rajavi’s Keynote: Confronting Iran’s Execution Crisis

Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, the NCRI’s President-elect, warned that over 1,200 executions had taken place in the first nine months of 2025 — the highest figure in 36 years. She called the killings “murders disguised as law” and a symptom of a regime in crisis.

She condemned the executions of PMOI supporters Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani and the fatal medical neglect of political prisoner Somayeh Rashidi. Mrs. Rajavi linked today’s atrocities to the 1988 massacre of 30,000 political prisoners, stressing that “the same criminals” now control Iran’s judiciary and intelligence apparatus.

Rejecting both theocracy and monarchy, she declared:

“No to the Shah, no to the mullahs — no to all forms of dictatorship.”

Rajavi outlined her Ten-Point Plan for Iran’s democratic future, emphasizing secular governance, gender equality, an independent judiciary, and the complete abolition of the death penalty.

Global Voices Demand Action and Accountability

Baroness O’Loan: ICC Referral and Sanctions Urged

Baroness O’Loan announced a declaration signed by over 500 global dignitaries demanding an end to executions and impunity. She called on the UK and United Nations to refer the regime’s crimes to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and impose sanctions on Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and senior judiciary officials.

Ingrid Betancourt: “Execution as Barbarism”

Former Colombian senator Ingrid Betancourt called the death penalty in Iran “an instrument of barbarism.” She praised prisoners on hunger strike and declared that supporting the NCRI and PMOI is “a moral duty.”

John Bercow: “Culpable Homicide” and Call for Policy Shift

Former UK Parliament Speaker John Bercow branded Iran’s regime a “fascist state” responsible for nearly two-thirds of all executions worldwide. He urged Britain to make Iran’s human rights violations a daily foreign policy priority, proclaiming, “You can dim the flame of freedom, but you cannot extinguish it.”

Senator Giulio Terzi: IRGC Must Be Designated Terrorist Group

Italian Senator Giulio Terzi highlighted that while two-thirds of the world supports a death penalty moratorium, Iran remains “the heinous champion in hanging its people.” He called for the IRGC’s immediate terrorist designation and endorsed the NCRI’s democratic roadmap as the only alternative to both monarchy and theocracy.

Experts, Lawmakers, and Activists Unite Against Executions

Javaid Rehman: “A Weapon of Fear and Repression”

Former UN Special Rapporteur Javaid Rehman warned that executions in Iran have reached unprecedented levels, exceeding 1,000 already in 2025. He urged the creation of an international tribunal to prosecute perpetrators of the 1988 massacre and current crimes.

Dame Theresa Villiers: “Every Right-Thinking Person Should Be Outraged”

The former UK Cabinet minister cited parliamentary intelligence reports exposing at least 15 Iranian assassination attempts in Britain since 2022. She demanded that Iran’s record be referred to the UN Security Council, sanctions reinstated, and the IRGC proscribed as a terrorist group.

Senator Gerard Craughwell: “Executions Are Murders, Not Justice”

Irish Senator Gerard Craughwell declared, “Executions in Iran are murders.” He compared Iran’s struggle to Ireland’s own fight for independence, calling on the world to “flood embassies and parliaments” with demands to end the killings.

NCRI Representatives and Youth Voices: Resistance Rising

NCRI UK Representative Dowlat Nowrouzi revealed that Iran’s Resistance Units conducted 39,000 anti-regime activities in 135 cities last year. She urged the world to recognize the Iranian people’s right to overthrow the regime.

Community representative Massoud Zabeti declared the end of appeasement policies and warned that the regime exports “death and terror” abroad.

Young participants, including Rosa Zarei, Azadeh Hosseini, Neda Zabeti, Omid Ebrahimi, and Rana Rahmanfard, shared personal stories of relatives executed by both the Shah’s and the current regime. Their message was unified and powerful:

“No to Shah, no to Mullahs — yes to freedom.”

Global Consensus for a Democratic, Free Iran

The London Westminster Conference marked a turning point in global advocacy against Iran’s execution surge. World leaders and activists demanded an end to impunity and endorsed Maryam Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan as a pathway toward a democratic, secular, and just Iran — an Iran without executions, torture, or tyranny.

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