Free Iran 2026: Global Leaders at Paris Summit Demand End to Appeasement, Endorsing NCRI as the Democratic Alternative for Iran

Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Mr. Boris Johnson praised the profound resilience of the assembly and sharply rebuked the French authorities’ decision to restrict the outdoor rally. Johnson dismissed the official pretexts as “absolute nonsense,” exposing a backroom capitulation where the French government “bowed cravenly” and “capitulated to a regime in Tehran that tortures and kills its opponents on an industrial scale”. He emphasized that the international community must amplify the voices of the organized opposition at this critical historical juncture, noting that “Tomahawks alone cannot secure freedom” and that lasting democratic change must spring from within. Drawing historical parallels to the collapse of the apartheid regime in South Africa and the fall of European communism, Johnson illustrated that tyrannical systems cannot withstand an organized uprising of a highly educated populace. He wholeheartedly endorsed the tenets of gender equality, free speech, and an independent judiciary anchored in the resistance’s platform, declaring that “there really is a democratic alternative” that will successfully reintegrate this ancient civilization into the fellowship of nations.

Former Romanian Prime Minister Mr. Petre Roman provided an official address drawing powerful historical parallels to his personal role in dismantling the brutal Stalinist dictatorship of Nicolae Ceaușescu. Roman recounted standing on the blood-soaked barricades of Bucharest where the regime orchestrated a massacre of young protesters, only for the entire dictatorship to completely collapse a mere twelve hours later. He noted that the mullahs’ current desperate strategy of executing thousands of citizens and blocking the Strait of Hormuz to blackmail the global economy is an unmistakable sign of weakness rather than strength. Roman stated that the internal protesters represent a living symbol of the regime’s impending demise, as millions of impoverished Iranians have been stripped of basic living conditions by a broken economy. He strongly lauded the resistance’s organized platform, stating, “You have a very important instrument, which is the Ten-Point Plan of President Maryam Rajavi”. For Roman, this comprehensive plan serves as a highly serious, rigorous alternative that provides the electorate with vital strategic certainty, providing a clear roadmap toward a stable, flourishing, and democratic republic.

Former Speaker of the UK House of Commons Mr. John Bercow delivered a fiery speech characterizing the Paris administration’s rally ban as a “pathetic, abject, pitiful, craven, feeble, submissive surrender” that directly played into the hands of the mullahs. Bercow asserted that while tyrants can extrajudicially murder hundreds of thousands of people to extinguish hope, “the one thing you can’t do is murder an idea,” noting that the universal human desire for liberty remains entirely indestructible. He directed intense criticism toward Reza Pahlavi’s attempts to position himself as a transitional leader despite a “vacuous CV,” highlighting Pahlavi’s public declarations of pride in the actions of his despotic father. Bercow declared such monarchical aspirations to be “utterly beyond the pale,” contrastingly praising the NCRI as a young, secular, and pluralist movement committed to genuine free enterprise and gender equality. He concluded by urging Western governments to completely discard the failed policies of appeasement, treat the clerical regime as a political leper and a pariah state, and grant full diplomatic recognition to the organized resistance.

Former Foreign Minister of Ukraine Mr. Dmytro Kuleba expressed deep solidarity with the summit, noting that the same theocratic dictatorship oppressing the Iranian people actively supplies the ballistic drone technology utilized by Russia to terrorize civilian infrastructure in Kyiv. Kuleba drew upon his own experiences during the 2013-2014 Ukrainian revolution, emphasizing that popular resistance can successfully overcome entrenched repressive machinery even when major global capitals preach appeasement and offer no initial chance of survival. He noted that historical regimes always vanish while the indomitable will of the people inevitably prevails. Kuleba urged the members of the organized resistance to maintain absolute belief, commitment, and resolve throughout their arduous journey. He praised the passion and emotional depth of Maryam Rajavi’s leadership, validating the core chant of the resistance to never surrender until the end, and affirmed that “the people of Ukraine stand by those who defend democracy, freedom, liberty in their lands”.

Former Canadian Foreign Minister Mr. John Baird delivered an uncompromising address urging the international community to explicitly recognize the clerical regime as an “evil” force that cannot be negotiated with, appeased, or accommodated. Baird fiercely rejected the false narrative that the future of Iran remains a binary choice between the current religious fascists and a return to the disgraced monarchical dictatorship of the Shah. He argued that the organized resistance operating on the streets commands far greater domestic political legitimacy than any relative of the last dictator or ruling mullah. Baird warmly commended the immense courage displayed by the Iranian populace and the residents of Camp Ashraf, noting that “your fight is our fight”. He endorsed the NCRI’s Ten-Point Plan as a comprehensive roadmap toward an enlightened future defined by free elections, minority rights, and a non-nuclear state, promising that strict international accountability awaits the current dictators for their historic atrocities.

Former Vice President of the European Parliament Mr. Alejo Vidal-Quadras delivered a moving speech drawing on his 25 years of personal involvement with the Iranian resistance. Vidal-Quadras condemned Western governments for persisting in a counterproductive, failed policy of appeasement under various euphemisms like “constructive dialogue,” which has consistently failed the Iranian people while the regime intensified its state terror. He cited the execution of 853 people since the beginning of the year as definitive proof that the dictatorship is incapable of internal moderation or flexibility. Vidal-Quadras stated that the democratic alternative led by Maryam Rajavi offers a flawless roadmap for a secular republic based on judicial independence, gender equality, and peaceful coexistence. He emphasized that the international community has a direct responsibility to support the extraordinary heroism of the internal Resistance Units who routinely risk their lives by targeting the Revolutionary Guards and other sinister agencies of repression to dismantle the regime from within.

Former United States Senator Mr. Robert Torricelli delivered a potent speech honoring the brave souls in the Resistance Units and the steadfast fighters of Ashraf. Torricelli observed that the French government’s restrictive actions, triggered by fears that followers of Pahlavi might cause public disruptions, clearly demonstrates that “Pahlavi has learned nothing and is discredited as any force in any future Iran”. He safely argued that nations are never liberated by foreign air forces or wealthy exiles residing in Beverly Hills mansions, but rather through the coordinated internal actions of local shopkeepers closing their doors, soldiers laying down weapons, and citizens occupying the streets. Senator Torricelli noted that while the price of freedom has been tragically high, with 40,000 martyrs sacrificed to the regime’s tyranny, a million more will inevitably rise from their families to replace them. He concluded by stating that the global community must remain in total lockstep with the NCRI to ensure the total eradication of this theocratic nightmare.

Member of the UK House of Lords Baroness Nuala O’Loan addressed the summit to condemn the French administrative ban as a direct, incomprehensible denial of free speech that directly followed a telephone meeting with the Iranian Foreign Minister. O’Loan pointed out that the NCRI has a flawless, peaceful operational history, noting that public disturbances are exclusively instigated when operatives from the IRGC or SAVAK appear to provoke violence. She characterized the restrictions placed on international supporters as a tragic example of the failed policy of appeasement and urged Western capitals to redouble their support for Maryam Rajavi’s campaign. Crucially, O’Loan highlighted shifting political tides within the United Kingdom, reporting that British parliamentarians are actively pushing their government past simple individual sanctions toward a full proscription of the IRGC as a terrorist organization. She concluded by demanding that Mrs. Rajavi be formally invited to address Westminster, signaling an end to state-sponsored torture and the dawn of a democratic, equal Iran.

Member of the German Bundestag and Chair of the Justice Committee Mr. Carsten Müller delivered a robust speech exposing the deep structural vulnerabilities hidden behind the mullahs’ elaborate propaganda machine. Müller argued that the regime’s reliance on torture, execution, censorship, and systemic intimidation is a direct reflection of profound weakness and terror rather than a display of state strength. He cited the brutal slaughter of over 40,000 predominantly young people and women during the January uprising as a horrific testament to the regime’s human contempt and desperation. Müller expressed complete shock at the French administrative decisions to block the freedom demonstrations in Paris, explicitly warning European governments to never become the “handlanger” of a murderous dictatorship by restricting the activities of freedom-loving Iranians or participating in dangerous weapon proliferation. He called upon all cross-party democratic factions in Europe to stand firmly alongside the PMOI and actively endorse Maryam Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan, which serves as a universal blueprint that every freedom-loving individual can proudly sign.

French Deputy and President of the Parliamentary Committee for a Democratic Iran Mrs. Christine Arrighi addressed the assembly on behalf of a broad coalition of sister parliamentary committees across Europe and North America. The deputy expressed deep internal pain and anger regarding the administrative ban on the outdoor rally at Place Vauban, declaring “J’ai mal à ma France” (I am in pain for my France) and labeling the decision as both humanly and diplomatically irresponsible. She criticized the French government for capitulating to the direct demands of the mullahs immediately following a high-level ministerial phone call, thereby undermining France’s proud heritage of liberty, equality, and fraternity. The deputy warmly praised the organized resistance as an independent, unified front that effectively serves as the legitimate power-in-waiting, noting that the regime’s immense febrility proves they recognize this reality. She strongly endorsed Maryam Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan for a secular republic, highlighting its special emphasis on placing women in pivotal positions of political leadership to permanently erase the darkness of the clerical dictatorship.

Italian Parliamentarian Ms. Naike Gruppioni expressed her profound respect and sense of historical responsibility toward the brave fighters of the Iranian resistance and Ashraf 3. Gruppioni argued that the universal desire for freedom within the Iranian populace is fundamentally stronger than the terror imposed by the ruling theocracy, noting that “no ban can stop a people who have decided to rise up”. She condemned the theocratic regime of the mullahs for systematically persecuting dissidents, repressing women, and using the death penalty as an arbitrary instrument of power, clarifying that the regime does not represent the rich history or youth of Iran. Gruppioni paid a special tribute to Iranian women for transforming their deep pain into an extraordinary battle for liberty, and hailed Maryam Rajavi as the most credible, authoritative expression of a secular and democratic alternative. She formally pledged to utilize Italian and European institutional channels to relentlessly demand severe human rights sanctions and support the NCRI’s democratic project.

Canadian Member of Parliament and Chair of the Standing Committee on International Trade Mrs. Judy Sgro expressed immense inspiration regarding the sustained growth of the movement. Sgro shared that her multi-year history of attending the summit has left her completely confident that freedom for the Iranian population is imminent, successfully dispelling international doubts about the resistance’s viability following recent regional conflicts. She drew attention to the domestic reality in Canada, where she and her cross-party colleagues witnessed literally hundreds of thousands of Canadian citizens take to the streets of Toronto to openly back the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people. Sgro praised the NCRI’s robust on-the-ground organization and its ability to assemble a massive, inclusive coalition dedicated to overthrowing the current brutal regime. She emphasized that the detailed provisions within the Ten-Point Plan represent the exact future that the people of Iran are demanding, promising that strict international accountability will be achieved for the regime’s historical crimes.

Concluding the line of distinguished global speakers, the former President of the European Lawyers Association, Ms. Dominique Attias, delivered a piercing speech rooted in legal and moral outrage over the administrative court’s validation of the rally ban. Attias characterized the restriction as a dishonorable “shameful climb-down” that stained the core values of the republic, noting that there is a profound injustice in weaponizing the pretext of public order against unarmed, peaceful citizens while remaining utterly silent before the hangmen of Tehran. She noted that the rally was meticulously planned as a peaceful demonstration, devoid of hatred or weapons, designed solely to amplify the voices of the youth being executed on gallows across Shiraz, Isfahan, and Tehran. Attias expressed fierce anger at the Western tendency to prioritize diplomatic convenience over human rights, praising the unwavering stance of the dissidents who refuse to be broken by the regime’s terror. She concluded by stating that the world must break its complicit silence, support the organized resistance, and stand firmly on the right side of history to usher in a luminous, liberated future.