On September 6, 2025, former European Parliament Vice President Dr. Alejo Vidal-Quadras spoke before tens of thousands of Iranians at the Free Iran rally in Brussels, declaring them the true reflection of Iran’s democratic future. He emphasized that they represent “the living embodiment of the Iranian people’s will for change,” countering narratives that dismiss the movement as marginal. Instead, he described it as “the voice of millions—the heartbeat of a nation.”
Rejecting any return to monarchy, Vidal-Quadras stressed that the overwhelming majority of Iranians oppose substituting the current oppressive regime with another form of dictatorship. He praised the courage of Resistance Units inside Iran, noting their fearless defiance and determination, particularly on the 60th anniversary of the PMOI.
Recalling his survival of an assassination attempt, Vidal-Quadras reaffirmed his lifelong commitment: “I will remain a proud soldier in your ranks until Iran is free.” He portrayed the rally as both a rejection of tyranny and a renewal of determination, warning the regime that repression cannot silence resistance: “They can kill us, torture us, imprison us—but we will never give up.” He concluded with a call for persistent international pressure and solidarity until democratic change is achieved.
The full text of Prof. Alejo Vidal Quadras’ speech follows:
Good afternoon to you all. My warm greetings to the heroes of freedom in Ashraf 3 and to the tens of thousands of courageous Iranians gathered here today. Madam President, distinguished friends, you have spoken today once again with power and clarity.
I will add just one truth, but it is a truth that echoes across the world and across history. The future of Iran is not a dream. It is standing before us right now. You, you, the brave, the committed, are the living embodiment of the Iranian people’s will for change. You are not a fringe, you are not a faction, you are not a grouplet. You are the voice of millions of Iranians. You are the heartbeat of a nation.
Manifestación masiva en Bruselas el 6/9/25 en conmemeración del LX Aniversario de la creación del MEK y en favor del cambio de règimen en Irán de una tiranía teocrática criminal a una democracia liberal. pic.twitter.com/dkz87Ie7Xl
— Alejo Vidal-Quadras (@VidalQuadras) September 7, 2025
Dear Madam President, dear Maryam Rajavi,, the NCRI and the PMOI are not alone. You represent the reality of today’s Iran. Your families, your neighbors, your fellow citizens, they yearn for the same future you are building with your sacrifice. Iran is a land suffocated by tyranny and your presence here is a living referendum. A thunderous voice for your democratic vision expressed in your Ten-Point Plan.
And how pitiful are those who dream of dragging Iran back to a failed past. A vast majority of Iranians do not want to replace a criminal, corrupt, and terrorist regime by a crown dictatorship that has nothing to offer to the Iranian society but its selfish ambition.
I have seen the Resistance Units inside Iran. Fearless, challenging, marking the PMOI’s 60th anniversary with fire, determination, and faith. Tell me, is there any other movement with such courage burning in its core? To those who say you lack support, we reply that their only wish is to see the mullahs’ rule for another 50 years. This would be a disgrace we will not allow to happen.
Dear friends, after this inspiring event, we will continue our struggle to accomplish our mission with renewed resolve and hope. And let me tell you that if I survived the mullahs’ cowardly and vicious attack, it was to stand with you with more enthusiasm and dedication than ever. Yes.
Yes, my friends, I pledge to you that I will stay as a proud soldier in your ranks, under your banner led by our President, Maryam Rajavi, all the way to a free Iran. And let me finish with a message for this bunch of criminals that oppress the Iranian people—to the mullahs. They must know that they can kill us, torture us, imprison us, but they must also know that we will never, never, ever give up.
Thank you very much.
