Paris, France — September 13, 2025: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held a rally and photo exhibition in Paris. The event marked the third anniversary of the 2022 nationwide uprising and showed solidarity with the Iranian people’s struggle for freedom and a democratic republic.
Honoring the Martyrs and Opposing Dictatorship
The rally displayed photos honoring the martyrs of the 2022 uprising and commemorated their sacrifice for freedom. Through placards, banners, and collective chants, participants demanded a firm international policy against Iran’s religious dictatorship. They also condemned ongoing appeasement toward the regime, which continues to oppress the Iranian people—especially women and youth.
🇮🇷 “ Le 16 septembre 2022, Mahsa Amini, 22 ans victime du régime des mollahs décède des suites de ses blessures alors que la police des mœurs l’avait arrêtée trois jours plus tôt, lui reprochant de ne pas correctement porter son voile”.
L’Iran connaît un soulèvement massif… pic.twitter.com/l2XGFhLRGr
— 📣Ella Kelian (@EllaKelian) September 13, 2025
In addition, demonstrators paid tribute to the heroic martyrs. These included two members of the MEK, Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani, as well as Mehran Bahramian, a fighter of the 2022 uprising from the city of Semirom. All three were executed by the clerical regime.
Protesters also denounced the regime’s brutal repression of women under the pretext of enforcing compulsory hijab. They celebrated the courageous resistance of Iranian women with the rallying cry: “Woman, Resistance, Freedom.”
A l'occasion de l'anniversiare du soulèvement de 2022 en Iran samedi sur la Place collette à Paris. #FemmeRésistanceLiberté #NiChahNiMollah
J'ai eu l'occasion de souligner :
"Le régime s'imagine qu'en ciblant l'OMPI, il parviendra à obtenir le prochain soulèvement, il se trompe… pic.twitter.com/iohYC9srlx— Afchine Alavi (@afchine_alavi) September 14, 2025
Calls for Justice and a Democratic Future
Moreover, participants demanded the complete abolition of the death penalty in Iran. They also called for the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners, particularly those facing imminent execution. Placards and slogans further urged that senior regime officials be brought before an international tribunal to face justice for crimes against humanity.
Right now in Paris, commemorating the 2022 uprising in Iran, crushed in the blood of 750+ peaceful démonstrators. @JacquesBoutault from Paris municipality addresses the gathering. pic.twitter.com/7N4ghjJjlM
— Aladdin Touran (@AladdinTouran) September 13, 2025
The Iranian community in Paris stressed the people’s aspiration for a democratic republic. They rejected all forms of dictatorship—whether the ruling clerical regime or a return to the Shah’s rule.
Finally, the demonstration concluded with strong calls for recognition of the Iranian Resistance. Participants emphasized the right of the Iranian people and MEK Resistance Units inside Iran to defend themselves in their ongoing struggle against tyranny and dictatorship.
