Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) gathered in London, England on September 1, 2024, to commemorate the beginning of the 60th year since the MEK‘s establishment.
The gathering participants reaffirmed their unwavering support for the MEK’s ongoing struggle to establish freedom, democracy, and human rights in Iran. They expressed strong backing for the People’s Mojahedin Organization’s leadership and its efforts to bring about revolutionary change in Iran, opposing the current religious dictatorship.
At the celebration ceremony in London, the Rt Hon. David Jones, former UK MP and former Minister of State for Exiting the European Union, Mr. Steve McCabe, former Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom, and Mr. Struan Stevenson, former member of the European Parliament, delivered speeches to the attendees.
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Moreover, the Iranian-British youth representatives announced their support for the MEK causes for establishing a free and democratic Iran.
2-#London, #England—August 31, 2024: #MEK supporters held a gathering, celebrating the beginning of the #PMOI’s 60th year since its founding.#WeSupportMEK #FreeIran2024 pic.twitter.com/k33fjPxVfs
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At the ceremony, prominent Iranian Resistance artist Mr. Hamidreza Taherzadeh performed pieces of Iranian music to commemorate the anniversary of the PMOI’s founding. Mr. Taherzadeh also delivered a speech at the gathering.
The Iranian community in London emphasized their desire for a democratic republic, rejecting both the current theocratic regime and any potential return to a monarchical system. They voiced their support for the MEK‘s vision of a free and democratic Iran.
Furthermore, the participants called on the international community to stand with the Iranian people in their pursuit of change. They urged the British government to take a firm stance against the oppressive rule of the mullahs and support the Iranian people’s aspirations for freedom.
This gathering in London showcased the continued relevance and support for the MEK among Iranians abroad, as the organization enters its sixth decade of activism.