On May 17, 2025, an international conference held in Paris brought together lawmakers and dignitaries from across the globe to endorse a new and assertive international stance on Iran. The event served as a powerful show of support for the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) and its President-elect, Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, who delivered the keynote address.
Mrs. Rajavi opened by condemning four decades of appeasement towards the Iranian regime, asserting that reform from within is impossible. “The religious dictatorship ruling Iran is the source of terrorism and warmongering in the region,” she stated. She stressed that the regime’s repression, nuclear ambitions, and regional interference are core to its survival. Declaring the solution lies in regime change, she emphasized, “The real solution is the overthrow of the regime by the people of Iran and the Iranian Resistance.”
Mrs. Rajavi presented the NCRI and the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) as a viable democratic alternative, committed to establishing a secular, democratic, and non-nuclear republic. She urged European governments to take concrete actions: “Add the Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to the list of terrorist organizations,” “activate the snapback mechanism,” and “recognize the legitimate resistance of brave young Iranians fighting the IRGC.”
The conference saw support from 560 UK lawmakers, led by Conservative MP Bob Blackman, who presented a book signed by 190 MPs. “It is time to change course on Iran policy,” he declared. He insisted, “The only diplomatic relations we need are with the NCRI, Madam Rajavi, and the Iranian people,” and added optimistically, “Next year, we’re going to a free and democratic Tehran.”
Support of 560 British Lawmakers from Both Houses for the Iranian Resistance
Former Cabinet Minister Rt Hon David Jones lamented the failure of Western diplomacy, highlighting Iran’s capacity to produce nuclear weapons: “despite over two decades of diplomatic efforts, Iran now possesses enough uranium for multiple nuclear weapons.” He urged the immediate activation of the JCPOA’s snapback mechanism and declared support for “Mrs. Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan.”
Baroness O’Loan underscored the regime’s misogyny and mass executions as signs of its desperation. Praising the NCRI’s plan, she announced that “over 330 members of the House of Lords have signed today’s parliamentary endorsement of the statement for Iranian freedom,” and added, “The UK must now proscribe the IRGC as a terrorist organization.”
Former MP Mark Williams praised Rajavi’s leadership, saying: “When the history of Iran’s future democratic republic is written, it will record how you and Masoud Rajavi organized, led the cause… and built a viable democratic alternative.” He endorsed IRGC proscription as “a case for terrorism.”
William Powell, of the Welsh Assembly, declared: “Iran will again and again soon be free… on the basis of Madam Rajavi and the program for government, the Ten-Point Plan.” He urged recognition of the NCRI as the provisional government.
Former MP Martyn Day condemned the death penalty as “state sanctioned terror” and affirmed: “At the heart of that policy must be support for Iran’s Democratic alternative, which is yourself, madam Rajavi, and the NCRI.”
MP Martin Vickers expressed growing support for Rajavi’s plan: “If we keep up the pressure, we will secure democracy and freedom in Iran.”
Lord Dholakia urged referral of Iran’s human rights abuses to the UN Security Council and advocated for a UN tribunal.
Former Romanian Prime Minister Petre Roman likened Iran’s situation to Romania before the fall of Ceausescu. “Suddenly, we understood we are not alone,” he recalled. He expressed confidence: “With the NCRI and under the leadership of president Rajavi, the future of free Iran is under preparation right now.”
Canadian MP Judy Sgro acknowledged the NCRI’s role in exposing regime crimes: “It’s really only coming out because of the work of NCRI.” She highlighted Canada’s IRGC designation and urged other nations to follow suit.
Canadian Senator Michael L. MacDonald decried Iran’s 1,145 executions in eight months and praised imprisoned dissidents. He declared: “Mrs. Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan is the viable democratic alternative.”
Irish Senator Gerard Craughwell stated, “The time for talking is over,” and urged Iranians: “You need to rise up… and say enough.”
MP James O’Connor warned, “The regime in Tehran cannot be trusted,” citing secret weapons work. He praised Rajavi’s plan as a “real path to freedom.”
Lawyer and former Irish Senate VP Catherine Noone called the plan “eminently sensible,” adding, “to do away with tyranny… seems like such a basic thing to want to do.”
Senator Mary Fitzpatrick recalled Mahsa Amini’s death and repression of protests, declaring, “We absolutely reject the dictatorial behavior.” She endorsed “an alternative plan for a free and democratic Iran.”
MP Erin McGreehan lauded women’s leadership in the NCRI as “unprecedented and unique in Middle Eastern politics.” She said, “This plan offers a democratic, inclusive, and secular vision for a future Iran.”
Former Senator Gerry Horkan affirmed, “The NCRI represents and puts forward that alternative… with a clear transition plan.” He called for UN Charter Chapter Seven action.
MP Tony McCormack framed the event as a “united call for action,” stating, “The regime will understand that the era and culture of impunity is over.”
Portuguese professor António Carmona Rodrigues blamed regime mismanagement for Iran’s water and energy crises. He praised the NCRI and expressed hope: “I hope that this day of freedom will come very soon, very soon to Iran.”
Former MEP Dorien Rookmaker called Rajavi “one of the most visionary leaders of our time.” She declared, “There’s no reason to not support [the Ten-Point Plan],” and criticized appeasement.
Patrick Lussi of Geneva’s Grand Council announced widespread Swiss support and said: “It is evident that this regime cannot be reformed.” He emphasized the IRGC designation as a “moral [and] strategic” imperative.
