Paris, France – May 17, 2025: An influential international conference brought together parliamentarians and political figures from countries including the United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, Malta, Switzerland, Romania, Portugal, and the Netherlands. The event focused on the urgent need for a firm and principled international approach to Iran, highlighting support for democratic change and the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) as a viable alternative.
The statements of the majorities of the Houses of Lords and Commons in the U.K. the Irish Senate, the Parliament of Malta, the Grand Council of Geneva exemplify a profound and responsible view toward one of the most important challenges of the modern worldpic.twitter.com/smweNu8KcL
— Maryam Rajavi (@Maryam_Rajavi) May 17, 2025
Participants denounced the Iranian regime’s escalating human rights violations, regional destabilization, and nuclear ambitions. Many called for Western governments to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.
Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of the NCRI, delivered the keynote address, thanking international dignitaries for their continued support. Mrs. Rajavi stated: “The religious dictatorship ruling Iran is the source of terrorism and warmongering in the region,” emphasizing that the regime cannot reform itself. “The real solution is the overthrow of the regime by the people of Iran and the Iranian Resistance.” She urged Europe to list the IRGC as a terrorist entity, activate the UN snapback mechanism, and recognize the Iranian people’s right to resist tyranny.
Extensive Parliamentary Endorsement of NCRI and Its Ten-Point Plan
Voices from the UK
Bob Blackman, Conservative MP and Chair of the 1922 Committee, presented a statement signed by 560 UK lawmakers supporting regime change and the NCRI.
A landmark joint statement by 560 UK lawmakers—incl. 230 from the Commons majority & 330 Lords—raises deep concern over Iran’s dire situation. A powerful show of cross-party support for democracy & human rights in Iran.#FreeIran2025 #en_simayazadi pic.twitter.com/thVzTFMLCv
— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) May 19, 2025
He stated,: “It is time to change course on Iran policy. We must stand with the Iranian people and the organized resistance, led by Maryam Rajavi and her Ten-Point Plan.”
Honoured to join fellow parliamentarians from across the globe at the #FreeIran2025 Conference hosted by President Elect @Maryam_Rajavi.
We gathered to show our support for Maryam Rajavi’s 10-point plan for a free and democratic Iran! pic.twitter.com/G8jXjCTZIQ
— Bob Blackman (@BobBlackman) May 19, 2025
He presented a book signed by 190 MPs backing a free Iran and reiterated the call to proscribe the IRGC. “The only diplomatic relations we need are with the NCRI, Madam Rajavi, and the Iranian people.”
At the #FreeIran2025 Conference, a senior UK parliamentary delegation presented a book signed by a majority of members from both the House of Commons and the House of Lords—over 500 lawmakers—supporting the Iranian people, the NCRI, and Maryam Rajavi’s 10-point plan for a… pic.twitter.com/GwS2TBjCwE
— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) May 18, 2025
Rt Hon David Jones, former UK Cabinet Minister, criticized the failure of Western diplomacy over two decades and urged activation of the JCPOA snapback mechanism. “The E3 must trigger the snapback mechanism without delay,” he insisted.
joint statement endorsed by 560 lawmakers from both Houses of the United Kingdom, including 230 members from the majority in the House of Commons and 330 members of the House of Lords, expresses deep concern over the situation in Iran. #FreeIran2025 #en_simayazadi pic.twitter.com/gthy9bndtM
— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) May 19, 2025
Baroness O’Loan highlighted the regime’s crackdown on women and widespread executions. “Over 330 members of the House of Lords have signed today’s parliamentary endorsement of the statement for Iranian freedom,” she announced, calling for IRGC designation and expressing hope to welcome Mrs. Rajavi to Westminster as President of a free Iran.
Simay Azadi’s exclusive interview with Baroness O’Loan over the recent support of the majority of both houses of the Iranian people and their organized Resistance. #FreeIran2025 pic.twitter.com/3sBybjBSX4
— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) May 19, 2025
Mark Williams, former MP, praised the courage of the Iranian Resistance and Mrs. Rajavi’s leadership. “The history of Iran’s future democratic republic will record how you and Masoud Rajavi led the cause and built a viable democratic alternative,” he said.
Don’t miss the passionate remarks by @mark4ceredigion during the #FreeIran2025 Conference: “The Iranian Resistance reflects the Iranian people’s will to democracy.” #en_simayazadi pic.twitter.com/EjIRJEQQLR
— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) May 19, 2025
Great weekend in Paris attending the Free Iran Conference, with past and present legislators from Canada, Rumania, Switzerland, Malta, Portugal, Eire, Switzerland and Holland in support of Maryam Rajavi and the NCRI case for a democratic, free Iran. pic.twitter.com/1iAyc6SKVo
— Mark Williams (@mark4ceredigion) May 18, 2025
William Powell, Member of the Welsh Assembly, emphasized unity behind the Ten-Point Plan and called on governments to reject engagement with the regime. “Iran will soon be free on the basis of Madam Rajavi and her Ten-Point Plan,” he said.
At the #FreeIran2025 Conference, 🇬🇧 Welsh politician @WmPowell2021 expressed firm support for the Iranian people and the NCRI.
He endorsed Maryam Rajavi’s 10-point plan as a democratic roadmap and called for international unity against the regime’s repression. pic.twitter.com/RHOpN4uBXu
— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) May 18, 2025
Martyn Day, former MP and human rights advocate, condemned executions in Iran as “state-sanctioned terror.” He urged recognition of the NCRI, designation of the IRGC, and formation of an international tribunal.
Remarks by @MartynDaySNP during the #FreeIran2025 Conference: “Your struggle is not just yours, it is a struggle for all humanity.”#en_simayazadi pic.twitter.com/iRjtxyYeJb
— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) May 19, 2025
Martin Vickers, MP, reaffirmed growing support for a free Iran: “If we keep up the pressure, we will secure democracy and freedom in Iran.”
At #FreeIran2025, 🇬🇧 MP @MartinVickers voiced strong support for Maryam Rajavi’s 10-point plan and the growing movement in Westminster backing a free Iran. “If we keep up the pressure, we will secure democracy and freedom in Iran.”
#en_simayazadi pic.twitter.com/ORnNmwOMx4— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) May 18, 2025
Lord Dholakia shared testimony from a Resistance member about regime threats, urging the UK to push Iran’s human rights file to the UN Security Council and support a tribunal.
A captivating video showing years of support by British lawmakers of the Iranian people and their organized Resistance. #FreeIran2025 pic.twitter.com/Zss5duBIGy
— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) May 20, 2025
Support from Romania and Canada
Petre Roman, former Prime Minister of Romania, compared Iran’s struggle to Romania’s past under Ceausescu. “With the NCRI and under the leadership of President Rajavi, the future of free Iran is under preparation right now.”
At the #FreeIran2025 Conference, 🇷🇴 Petre Roman, Romania’s first post-communist PM, drew parallels with Iran’s struggle:
“In 1989, we rose against dictatorship—and won. The same will happen in Iran.”
He declared “Freedom always prevails—much sooner than tyrants believe.” pic.twitter.com/o9TEXugm00— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) May 18, 2025
Judy Sgro, Canadian MP and former minister, praised the NCRI for exposing regime crimes. “You are saving thousands of lives,” she said, recalling Canada’s IRGC designation and urging others to follow.
At the #FreeIran2025 Conference, 🇨🇦 MP @honjudysgro declared: “The Iranian people have chosen freedom. We must stand with them.”
She condemned mass executions, praised the NCRI’s exposure of regime crimes, and called Maryam Rajavi’s 10-point plan a true roadmap to democracy.… pic.twitter.com/KLODdjKYhA
— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) May 18, 2025
Senator Michael L. MacDonald, Canada, condemned over 1,100 executions and praised the courage of prisoners. “The NCRI and Mrs. Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan are the democratic alternative,” he said.
At the #FreeIran2025 Conference, 🇨🇦 Senator @SenMacDonald called for global support of the Iranian Resistance:
“The NCRI offers a democratic path forward. Supporting it is essential for a free Iran and peace in the region.”
He condemned mass executions and praised the courage of… pic.twitter.com/pJypA5E60u— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) May 18, 2025
Support from Ireland
Senator Gerard Craughwell, Ireland, called the regime a violent dictatorship and praised the PMOI Resistance Units. “The Ten-Point Plan is a foundation any democracy would be proud of.”
At #FreeIran2025, 🇮🇪 Senator @GCraughwell praised Maryam Rajavi’s 10-point plan as “a foundation any democracy would be proud of.”
He urged the EU & UN to act: “The time for talking is long over. Iran has a future—and it’s under your leadership.”#en_simayazadi pic.twitter.com/iOego4vGKx— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) May 18, 2025
Today in Paris at the ##FreeIran2025 joined by parliamentarians from the #UK, #Commons & #Lords#Romania, #Canada #Malta, #Switzerland & #Portugal. The regime will fall #Iranians have nothing to fear from the #mullahs they exist only on fear. Rise up and retake your country. pic.twitter.com/buEIGeRr9x
— Senator G Craughwell (@GCraughwell) May 17, 2025
MP James O’Connor, Ireland, stressed regime deceit and attacks on dissidents. “Mrs. Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan offers a real path to freedom, unity, and peaceful transition.”
Catherine Noone, former Vice President of the Irish Senate, commended the Iranian Resistance’s determination. “To do away with tyranny—it seems like such a basic thing to want to do.”
At #FreeIran2025, 🇮🇪 Senator @catherineanoone reaffirmed Ireland’s long-standing support for the Iranian people. “The fight for basic rights and the separation of religion and state is fundamental. We in Ireland stand with you—always.” #en_simayazadi pic.twitter.com/uiK6r1ntsJ
— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) May 18, 2025
Senator Mary Fitzpatrick, Ireland, condemned Mahsa Amini’s murder and voiced Senate support for the Ten-Point Plan. “We reject dictatorship and support a free and democratic Iran.”
At #FreeIran2025, 🇮🇪 Senator @votemaryfitz presented a statement backed by a majority of the Irish Senate, condemning the regime’s repression and endorsing Maryam Rajavi’s 10-point plan. “This regime fears freedom, women, and truth.”#en_simayazadi pic.twitter.com/Ff3UyFEbc6
— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) May 18, 2025
MP Erin McGreehan, Ireland, emphasized the inclusive, democratic vision in the Ten-Point Plan. “It reflects the values we all share and the Iranian people yearn for.”
At the #FreeIran2025 Conference, 🇮🇪 Senator @ErinMcGreehan joined fellow Irish MPs in voicing strong support for the Iranian people and the NCRI. “The struggle of the Iranian people is the world’s struggle against tyranny.” #en_simayazadi pic.twitter.com/o7DsgmFtqD
— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) May 18, 2025
Gerry Horkan, former Senator, praised the NCRI’s reach and transition plan. “The people of Iran are rising—and they will soon be free.”
At the #FreeIran2025 Conference, 🇮🇪 Senator @gerryhorkan voiced strong solidarity with the Iranian people and praised the NCRI and Maryam Rajavi’s leadership.
“The regime’s end will come—from within.”#en_simayazadi pic.twitter.com/PQ1k9IMbJC— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) May 18, 2025
Irish politician John Perry condemned EU appeasement toward Tehran, calling it a betrayal of the Iranian people. “It’s time for straight talk, action, and results.”
At the #FreeIran2025 Conference, 🇮🇪 Irish politician John Perry condemned EU appeasement toward Tehran, calling it a betrayal of the Iranian people.
“It’s time for straight talk, action, and results.”#en_simayazadi pic.twitter.com/3oqF3rvfd7— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) May 18, 2025
MP Tony McCormack, Ireland, said coordinated IRGC designations would end the regime’s impunity. “This plan reflects the will of the Iranian people for self-determination.”
At #FreeIran2025, a united Irish delegation of MPs and senators delivered a clear message: Ireland stands with the Iranian people.
They condemned appeasement, backed Maryam Rajavi’s 10-point plan, and called on the EU to act, not just speak—starting with blacklisting the IRGC pic.twitter.com/bqab9YNdDZ
— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) May 18, 2025
MP James O’Connor TD delivered a strong message: “The Iranian regime cannot be trusted. It fears not weapons—but ideas and vision.”
He praised Mrs. Rajavi’s 10-point plan as a real path to freedom & urged the EU to engage directly with the NCRI.
At #FreeIran2025, 🇮🇪 MP @JamesOConnorTD delivered a strong message: “The Iranian regime cannot be trusted. It fears not weapons—but ideas and vision.”
He praised Mrs. Rajavi’s 10-point plan as a real path to freedom & urged the EU to engage directly with the NCRI. #en_simayazadi pic.twitter.com/HyQvxngIxz— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) May 18, 2025
Support from Malta
The Maltese delegation, including MPs Janice Chetcuti and Ivan Bartolo, affirmed their support for the Iranian people and the NCRI. A majority of Malta’s Parliament, like UK MPs and Peers, backs Maryam Rajavi’s 10-point plan for a democratic, secular republic in Iran. Malta stands with those resisting tyranny—whether monarchic or theocratic.
Hear the remarks by @MpBartolo in his exclusive interview with #en_simayazadi about the recent support of Malta’s House of Representatives of the Iranian people and their Resistance. #FreeIran2025 pic.twitter.com/wzIoSjYgUq
— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) May 20, 2025
Janice Chetcuti, Member of Malta’s Parliament, expressed firm support for the Iranian people and the NCRI, urging the international community to end decades of impunity. She praised the bravery of Iranian women and the PMOI-led Resistance Units, calling their struggle a shared fight for freedom and justice.
Following the recently support by the majority of Malta’s parliament of the Iranian people and their organized Resistance, Simay Azadi asked the Maltese MP Janice Chetcuti about this significant development. Hear her words. #FreeIran2025 #en_simayazadi pic.twitter.com/692f7RTjzz
— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) May 20, 2025
Ms. Chetcuti backed Maryam Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan as a clear democratic alternative and urged the EU to recognize the NCRI, declaring, “President Rajavi, we are with you with all our hearts.”
At the #FreeIran2025 Conference, the Maltese delegation affirmed support for the Iranian people and NCRI.
A majority of Malta’s Parliament, like UK MPs and Peers, backs Maryam Rajavi’s 10-point plan for a democratic, secular republic in Iran.
Malta stands with those resisting… pic.twitter.com/AhZt5NYHLJ
— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) May 18, 2025
Statements from Portugal, Netherlands, and Switzerland
Prof. António Carmona Rodrigues, former Lisbon Mayor, linked Iran’s environmental crises to regime mismanagement. “I hope that this day of freedom will come very soon, very soon to Iran.”
At the #FreeIran2025 Conference, 🇵🇹 Prof. António Carmona Rodrigues, former Mayor of Lisbon and Minister of Public Works, condemned the Iranian regime’s catastrophic mismanagement of water and energy resources
“These are not just technical failures—they are moral and political.” pic.twitter.com/43V777ydLq— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) May 18, 2025
Dorien Rookmaker, former Dutch MEP, called Mrs. Rajavi “one of the most visionary leaders of our time,” and the NCRI a “moral force led by women.”
At the #FreeIran2025 Conference, 🇳🇱 former MEP @RookmakerDorien called the NCRI “not just a political alternative, but a moral force.”
She praised Maryam Rajavi as “one of the most visionary leaders of our time.”
#en_simayazadi pic.twitter.com/UPCrB49dCz— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) May 18, 2025
En toen moest ik. pic.twitter.com/scPDmq75CC
— Dorien Rookmaker (@RookmakerDorien) May 17, 2025
Patrick Lussi, Grand Council of Geneva, announced majority support among members for the NCRI. He cited 2024’s 1,000 executions and the 1988 massacre: “It is evident this regime cannot be reformed.”
At #FreeIran2025, Geneva MP Patrick Lussi announced majority support in the canton’s parliament for the NCRI and Maryam Rajavi’s 10-point plan.
He urged Switzerland to blacklist the IRGC and end appeasement: “It is time to act.”#IStandWithMaryamRajavi #Iran #en_simayazadi pic.twitter.com/FHbKYlcFsf
— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) May 18, 2025
A Unified Call for Change
The Paris conference showcased a powerful international consensus: democratic change in Iran is both urgent and possible. Support for the Iranian people’s aspirations, Mrs. Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan, and the recognition of the NCRI as the legitimate alternative resonated throughout. The collective call to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization and end appeasement policies underlined a new momentum for accountability and democratic transition in Iran.
