The Second Free Iran 2025 Conference, convened near Paris, brought together lawmakers, former heads of state, human rights advocates, and youth leaders from around the world in a united stance for democratic regime change in Iran. Led by Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), the event emphasized rejection of both monarchy and theocracy, and support for a secular, democratic alternative.
In her opening remarks, Maryam Rajavi declared, “The regime is now facing a tsunami of internal crisis, political turmoil, widespread public discontent, and deepening economic and social challenges.” She emphasized the need for regime change to counter the nuclear threat and championed the NCRI’s Ten-Point Plan as “a realistic and democratic alternative.” Rajavi added, “The freedom of Iran is the guarantee of peace in the region and security for the world.”
The Second #FreeIran2025 Conference –Regime Change for a Democratic Republic
Featuring the support of the majority of parliaments in Italy, Norway, Moldova, Iceland, Costa Rica, and the Dutch Senate, as well as 2 state parliaments in Germany.pic.twitter.com/5PymMtQ1gy— Maryam Rajavi (@Maryam_Rajavi) June 1, 2025
Numerous lawmakers backed her vision. Lars Rise, former Norwegian MP, highlighted widespread legislative support: “570 British lawmakers, including a majority of the House of Commons and the Irish Senate, have now endorsed this vision for a free Iran.” He acknowledged the courage it takes to oppose appeasement.
Carsten Müller, German MP, warned: “The current regime is a tremendous risk for democracy and freedom across the world.” He called for the IRGC to be listed as a terrorist group: “We need to take action now.” Serdar Yüksel, also from Germany, added, “The regime in Iran has never been as weak as it is today.”
Italian MP Naike Gruppioni praised the Ten-Point Plan as “a bright vision for democracy, an Iran without death sentences, where women live freely, where elections are free and fair,” urging recognition of the NCRI. Fellow MP Emanuele Pozzolo stressed: “It is not a reformable regime… We must say clearly that we can’t have a dialogue with this kind of regime.” Gianna Gancia, from Piemonte, emphasized “firm and resolute action” and endorsed snapback sanctions.
Second #FreeIran2025 Conference
I salute honorable lawmakers, who backed the Iranian people’s Resistance through majority support in the parliaments of Italy, Norway, Moldova, Iceland, Costa Rica, the Dutch Senate, and 2 state parliaments in Germanyhttps://t.co/KoAAZeHSFO— Maryam Rajavi (@Maryam_Rajavi) May 31, 2025
Former Icelandic PM Geir Haarde honored political prisoners, asserting, “The Iranian people have shown immense courage rejecting both monarchical and religious dictatorships.” He backed Rajavi’s plan: “This plan offers a roadmap to a democratic future in Iran and lasting peace in the region.”
Norwegian MPs Ola Elvestuen and Rasmus Hansson expressed solidarity, with Hansson saying, “You’re fighting our fight, and we’re fighting yours.” Journalist Nina Hansson spotlighted labor protests: “Their protest is not an isolated labor dispute but a cry for freedom, justice and dignity.”
Baroness Sandip Verma, UK House of Lords, advocated for a special tribunal: “What is really missing is a special tribunal to investigate and prosecute those responsible for crimes against humanity and genocide.” Lord Steve McCabe echoed support for Resistance Units, warning that neglecting them would be “a huge strategic mistake.”
Former Dutch Senator Kees de Lange declared the regime in “irreversible decay—economic, military, and above all, moral.” Derk Jan Eppink cited a disturbing rise in executions in 2025. Berlin State MP Stefanie Bung endorsed sanctions and emphasized, “All human beings deserve freedom.” Christian Calderone condemned appeasement, stating, “Freedom is the enemy of dictators.”
Icelandic MP Dilja Mist Einarsdottir highlighted youth and women as drivers of change: “Change in Iran is not a question of if, but when.” Former German MP Leo Dautzenberg stressed the importance of PMOI Resistance Units: “The path of resistance has been paid in blood.” Nadine Ruf honored the role of women in the uprising and said, “Let’s be the shoulders on which other women can stand.”
Thomas Lutze criticized media silence: “The strike of truck drivers has not been reported in Germany.” Former Romanian MP Ben Oni Ardelean likened Iran’s regime to Ceausescu’s: “He didn’t recognize his people—Khamenei is making the same mistake.” Former UK MP Sir Alan Meale called the ongoing uprisings “a real revolution.”
Former UK MP Sir David Crosby said, “Iran will be free because the people will.” Struan Stevenson, former Scottish MEP, asserted the regime is “at its weakest point since 1979” and called the NCRI “a government in waiting.” Nahal Safa, 22, honored her uncle’s execution during the 1988 massacre and said, “These executions are not a show of strength—they are the regime’s loudest cry of fear.”
Youth speakers Hiva Mohammadi, Azar Karimi, and Ehsan Gharaee reflected on family histories of exile and loss, echoing belief in the Ten-Point Plan. Karimi called Rajavi “an inspiration to all Iranians.” Gharaee recalled how the regime executed his father and tried to silence his mother and family: “No funeral, no grave—only silence.” Hosein Yaghubi denounced both monarchy and theocracy, supporting the NCRI as the “modern embodiment” of democracy.
Former Portuguese MEP Paulo Casaca called the regime “compulsive liars” and praised Ashraf 3 residents as “heroes.” Irish officials John Paul Phelan and Jim Higgins urged stronger national support and grassroots mobilization. Former Italian Senators Roberto Rampi and Antonio Razzi supported renewed UN sanctions. Mario Galea questioned Tehran’s credibility: “If we cannot trust them with the sacred word of Allah, how can we trust them with nuclear power?”
The conference ended with a clear message: the Iranian people’s call for freedom is louder than ever, and the NCRI—through the Ten-Point Plan—stands as a credible, inclusive, and democratic alternative.
