Italian Parliament Hosts Landmark Conference on Iran: Backing Democratic Change and Rejecting Appeasement
On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, the Italian Parliament held a major conference supporting the Iranian people’s movement for democracy and freedom. The event featured Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), alongside a distinguished group of Italian MPs, senators, and international dignitaries. Their united message was clear: time has run out for appeasement, and Iran needs a democratic future led by its people.
Watch a powerful 3-min video from today’s Italian Parliament conference with @Maryam_Rajavi, @CharlesMichel, and @GiulioTerzi discussing #IranThirdOption and the urgent need to support it. pic.twitter.com/nCrdHg93CP
— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) July 30, 2025
The Rise of a Democratic Alternative
The event highlighted a growing international consensus that past policies towards the Iranian regime—especially appeasement—have failed. Speakers condemned Tehran’s human rights abuses, regional destabilization, and pursuit of nuclear weapons.
A recurring theme was the “Third Option,” championed by Mrs. Rajavi—a path that rejects both foreign military intervention and appeasement, calling instead for democratic change led by the Iranian people and the organized Resistance.
A major announcement during the session was that a majority in the Italian Senate had endorsed the “Free Iran 2025” declaration, expressing support for Mrs. Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan and urging the designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.
Mrs. Maryam Rajavi: The Third Option is the Path to a Free Iran
In her keynote address, Mrs. Rajavi outlined a clear roadmap for democratic change, stressing that the regime in Tehran is at its weakest and most vulnerable. She paid tribute to Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani, recently executed members of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK), calling their deaths part of a wider campaign to suppress dissent.
She emphasized that the core conflict in Iran is a battle between the people and the regime, urging the international community to choose a side. Highlighting the NCRI’s decades-long record of organization and credibility, Mrs. Rajavi reiterated, “Our goal is not to seize power at any cost, but to guarantee freedom, democracy, and the people’s right to choose.”
Achieving change in Iran is based on the Third Option:
Not foreign military intervention.
Not religious dictatorship or appeasement of it.
But regime change by the Iranian people and their organized resistance.
The Iranian people and the Iranian Resistance are not asking for… pic.twitter.com/KVO9Ic4X95— Maryam Rajavi (@Maryam_Rajavi) July 30, 2025
Naike Gruppioni: Italy is Ready to Support a Free Iran
Opening the event, Naike Gruppioni, Italian MP and Foreign Affairs Committee member, emphasized the universal importance of the fight for freedom in Iran. She praised the courage of Iranian women and youth, affirming that the future of Iran must be peaceful, democratic, and shaped by Iranians themselves.
Iran. Gruppioni (FdI): noi con Maryam Rajavi per un paese finalmente libero e democratico https://t.co/IWYs9gGEzT via @vocedelpatriota
— 🇮🇹 La Voce del Patriota (@vocedelpatriota) July 30, 2025
She hailed Mrs. Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan as a tangible, realistic blueprint for a secular and democratic Iran. “It is not just a plan—it is a dream that is possible and just, and Maryam Rajavi is the leader who can bring it to life.”
At a parliamentary conference, Italian MP @naike_gruppioni from the ruling @FratellidItalia endorsed the third option for Iran, calling @Maryam_Rajavi “the beacon of this movement.” She described the 10-point plan as “a dream for a concrete, possible, just, secular, free Iran,”… pic.twitter.com/OHDeRUs15E
— Pasha Borjkhani (@BorjkhaniP1847) August 4, 2025
Charles Michel: Appeasement Does Not Work, Silence is Complicity
Charles Michel, former President of the European Council and Prime Minister of Belgium, warned of the regime’s growing danger due to its weakening grip on power. He detailed the Iranian regime’s support for terrorism, cyberattacks, and nuclear ambitions.
“Appeasement has failed. Silence only fuels oppression. And yes—there is a democratic alternative, led by the organized resistance.” Michel endorsed Mrs. Rajavi’s plan as a credible roadmap from dictatorship to democracy.
Former EU Council President and Belgian PM (2014-2019) @CharlesMichel‘s three lessons on Iran:
1️⃣ Appeasement does not work.
2️⃣ Silence is complicity.
3️⃣ A democratic alternative exists.
“The will and strength of the Iranian people and resistance and its units on the ground…… pic.twitter.com/6kc8SLLpGr— Ehsan Eghbal Eslami (@Ehsaneghbale) August 4, 2025
Giulio Terzi: The Mullahs’ Regime is a Terrorist State
Senator Giulio Terzi, Chair of the EU Policies Committee in the Italian Senate, delivered a powerful critique of Western appeasement. Condemning the recent executions, he called out the hypocrisy of calling Massoud Pezeshkian a “moderate.”
He labeled Iran’s regime a “pariah terrorist state” and credited the NCRI with exposing Iran’s secret nuclear sites in 2002. “The NCRI is not just a resistance—it is a vital safeguard for global security. It deserves real political support.”
==ALLA CAMERA CONVEGNO SU FUTURO DELL'IRAN "TRA DIALOGO E GEOPOLITICA"==
ROMA (ITALPRESS) – Behrouz Ehsani, 48 anni, e Mehdi Hassani, 70 anni, sono le ultime due vittime del regime iraniano, impiccati in segreto, il 27 luglio, nella prigione Ghezel Hesar di Karaj. Sull'ondata… pic.twitter.com/7SSxuPyqGD— Giulio Terzi (@GiulioTerzi) July 30, 2025
Lucio Malan: The Iranian People’s Struggle is Everyone’s Struggle
Senator Lucio Malan, leader of the Majority Caucus for the Brothers of Italy party, called Mrs. Rajavi a symbol of inspiration. He condemned Iran’s execution record and its role in international terrorism.
“This is not just Iran’s fight—it is the world’s fight. The Ten-Point Plan offers a peaceful, democratic vision for a great nation. Long live free Iran!”
Il Senatore @LucioMalan, capogruppo di Fratelli d’Italia, sostiene la leader dell’opposizione iraniana @Maryam_Rajavi e il movimento per un cambiamento democratico in Iran #FreeIran2025#IranThirdaOption https://t.co/e933rn0wWl pic.twitter.com/r3lJ63mHIz
— Hanif 𝕏 FreeIran (@HanifFreeIran) July 30, 2025
Linda Chavez: Regime Change is the Only Way Forward
Linda Chavez, former White House Director of Public Liaison, said that only regime change can ensure global security. Criticizing Washington’s reluctance to support this outcome, she insisted that the Third Option isn’t just an alternative—it’s the only viable path.
She praised Mrs. Rajavi’s leadership, emphasizing the plan’s focus on gender equality, human rights, and a non-nuclear future.
During today’s conference at the Italian parliament, @chavezlinda told Simay Azadi’s @Ehsaneghbale that the only solution to Iran’s tyranny is not to return to the monarchy or foreign invasion, nor appeasement but #IranThirdOption offered by Mrs. @Maryam_Rajavi pic.twitter.com/KtB6z4pjLx
— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) July 30, 2025
Lorenzo Cesa: Europe Must Act Now
Lorenzo Cesa, MP and Head of Italy’s Delegation to NATO, shared a moving story of how Iranians are pleading for help. He urged the EU and Italian government to take decisive steps in supporting the Iranian people.
“It is time to act, not to watch. Europe must do more.”
Emanuele Pozzolo: We Stand with Those Who Love Life and Freedom
MP Emanuele Pozzolo described the regime as a symbol of hatred and death, while the Resistance represents hope and life.
“We stand with those fighting for good. We stand with you—firmly and forever.”
Oggi a @Montecitorio, assieme a @CharlesMichel, @GiulioTerzi e a tanti colleghi parlamentari, abbiamo accolto @Maryam_Rajavi, leader del Consiglio Nazionale della Resistenza Iraniana.#FreeIran2025 🍀🌍 pic.twitter.com/JV5WMFxmaJ
— Emanuele Pozzolo (@EmanuelePozzolo) July 30, 2025
Simona Giaccardi: A Voice of Hope for Iran’s Youth
Simona Giaccardi, President of Fossano City Council, expressed solidarity on behalf of local Italian officials. She praised Mrs. Rajavi as a leader who gives hope to a generation that has never known freedom.
“Her voice carries the hope of a free Iran—and we stand behind her.”
Conclusion: A Turning Point in Global Solidarity with the Iranian People
The Italian Parliament’s conference was more than a symbolic gesture—it marked a growing international alliance for democratic change in Iran. With unified voices backing Maryam Rajavi’s vision and the NCRI’s roadmap, a clear message was sent: the time for appeasement is over, and the future of Iran belongs to its people.
A short clip by TGcom24, the 24-hour Italian news channel
Iran’s opposition leader Maryam Rajavi- Parliament of Italy pic.twitter.com/RUUE3cKIzy— Firouz Mahvi (@FirouzMahvi) July 31, 2025
