
Amsterdam, The Netherlands — January 3, 2025: Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held a rally in Dam Square to express solidarity with the nationwide protests in Iran that began on December 28, 2025. Braving the freezing weather, participants echoed the call of their compatriots inside Iran for a free and democratic republic.
Demonstrators called for the establishment of a free and democratic republic in Iran, rejecting all forms of autocracy—whether monarchical or theocratic. They held pictures of the martyrs of the uprising and carried banners reflecting the demands of protesters in Iran, including “Regime change in Iran by the people of Iran” and “No to the Shah! No to the Mullahs.”
Prof. Dr. Kees de Lange, former senator, delivered a speech at this rally. Dr. de Lange expressed his support for the NCRI, led by Mrs. Maryam Rajavi.
2-Iranians Rally in #Amsterdam Backing #IranProtests and Demanding a Free, Democratic Republic in Iran.
Speech by Prof. Dr. Kees de Lange, former senator (@Infocadl2015). Dr. Kees expressed his support for the NCRI, led by @Maryam_Rajavi.#No2ShahNo2Mullahs #FreeIran2026 pic.twitter.com/paLoDnUN2N— Iran Freedom (@4FreedominIran) January 5, 2026
The rally sent a powerful message to the international community to stand with the people of Iran—not with any form of dictatorship—and to support their ongoing struggle for freedom, justice, and democracy.
Standing with the people of #Iran today at Dam Square, #Amsterdam.#No2ShahNo2Mullahs #IranProtests2026 pic.twitter.com/afh19umXfZ
— Mona Dolati (@DolatiMona) January 3, 2026
The demonstration drew attention from Dutch media. The newspaper Trouw covered the gathering, highlighting its calls of “No to the mullahs. No to the Shah. Yes to a free and democratic Iran.” The article, with photos and a report by Joost van Egmond, can be read here.
Dutch newspaper Trouw covering today’s demonstration in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. No to the mullahs. No to the Shah. Yes to a free and democratic Iran.✊ Photo's & report by: Joost van Egmond.
Link below:https://t.co/o0FaxaJfJl#IranProtests #Amsterdam #FreeIran2026 pic.twitter.com/FKSu7wqizN
— Pouya BMT (@BMT_FreeIran) January 3, 2026