Brussels, Belgium — January 9, 2026 — Despite snow, rain, and freezing winds, many supporters of the Iranian Resistance, including those of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) and the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), held a rally in front of the European Parliament in Brussels in solidarity with the nationwide protests in Iran that erupted on December 28, 2025.
Braving the harsh winter weather, participants reaffirmed the call of their compatriots inside Iran for a free and democratic republic. They carried banners and portraits of the martyrs of the uprising, voicing the slogan: “Regime change in Iran by the people of Iran.”
The demonstrators once again rejected all forms of tyranny—whether monarchical or theocratic—calling for the establishment of a free, democratic republic based on the separation of religion and state.
Just begun: The Iranian diaspora is rallying in Brussels' Schuman Square in front of the European Commission, chanting #IranProtests2026 and "Down with the dictator, be it the Shah or the Supreme Leader." pic.twitter.com/EWqVJjIb3a
— Aladdin Touran (@AladdinTouran) January 9, 2026
A number of Belgian and international political figures including MEPs took part in the gathering, addressing the crowd and expressing their support for the Iranian people’s uprising and their struggle for freedom, justice, and a democratic republic that rejects both the Shah’s and themullahs’ dictatorships.
🔥 Brussels #FreeIran rally today
Kris Van Dijck, 🇧🇪@Europarl_EN Member speaking to crowds outside @eeas in icy cold rain in support of Iran uprising."No to Appeasement, No to External war"
"Support organised resistance for a democratic republic"#IranProtests #FreeIran2026 pic.twitter.com/94lCvtTFgq
— Hanif 𝕏 FreeIran (@HanifFreeIran) January 9, 2026
The rally once again sent a clear message to the global community: stand with the Iranian people in their quest for freedom and democracy, not with any form of dictatorship.
Brussels rally in front of EU
Support #IranProtests #No2ShahNo2Mullahs pic.twitter.com/iALjywDfA9— Firouz Mahvi (@FirouzMahvi) January 9, 2026
