June 20, Paris: The Global Roar of "Yes to a Democratic Republic"

As the Velayat-e Faqih regime—entrenched in a multitude of deadly crises—attempts to cover up its deep vulnerabilities through an escalating wave of political executions, the world is about to witness one of the greatest displays of solidarity in contemporary history for the establishment of a democratic government. On June 20, 2026, more than one hundred thousand freedom-loving Iranians and their international supporters will gather in Paris to bring the voice of the Iranian nation to the world: No to religious fascism, no to the hereditary dictatorship of the Shah and the Mullahs, and yes to a democratic republic.

In an open letter addressed to the United Nations Secretary-General, 78 Nobel laureates expressed deep concern over the systematic violation of human rights in Iran, particularly political executions. They explicitly declared their support for the June 20 demonstration in Paris and the provisional government of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), calling international silence toward the mullahs' crimes a "green light for suppression." This historic statement, bearing the signatures of the world's prominent scientists, literary figures, and peace advocates, reflects the unprecedented and growing isolation of the regime, alongside the rising legitimacy of the Iranian people's organized resistance. This global solidarity, coupled with vast international support, demonstrates that the democratic alternative of the Iranian Resistance is no longer a marginal voice, but a credible option recognized by the international community. This is precisely why Western governments can no longer justify the policy of appeasing religious fascism.

Forty-five years ago, on June 20, 1981, the bloody line of demarcation and the red line of resistance against the mullahs' religious fascism was drawn. Since that day, the Iranian Resistance has paid a heavy price—from mass executions and the massacre of 30,000 political prisoners in the summer of 1988, to the execution of elite heroes like Vahid Bani-Amerian in 2026, and the chaining of heroes and elites like Ali Younesi, Amir-Hossein Moradi, and Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani. Yet, it has not retreated for a single day or a single moment from the struggle for freedom and independence. Today, with the regime at its weakest point and on the brink of overthrow, attempts are being made to revive the cycle of tyranny, whether under a turban or a crown. However, through nationwide uprisings and thousands of Resistance Units, the people of Iran have clearly rejected both models of dictatorship. The central slogan "Neither Shah nor Mullahs" is not just a simple chant, but an overthrow-driven, strategic expression to break free from the historical cycle of tyranny in Iran.

The June 20 demonstration is not only a condemnation of the mullahs' suppression, terrorism, and warmongering, but also a showcase of the democratic alternative's strength. It is a call to the international community to end the cycle of appeasement. Ending this silence means ending the encouragement of the regime's terrorism and warmongering; it means refusing to sharpen the mullahs' sword against the throats of the Iranian people and their resistance. For this reason, Paris will once again become the epicenter echoing the voice of Iran's freedom on this day.

The alternative presented by this resistance—namely the NCRI and Maryam Rajavi's Ten-Point Plan—offers a clear and practical roadmap to break the 100-year cycle of tyranny, transfer power to the Iranian people, and establish peace and liberty. This plan offers a bright vision for the future of Iran. Based on a non-nuclear democratic republic built on popular vote, it champions the separation of religion and state, full gender equality, the abolition of the death penalty, a free-market economy, and peace with the world. In this future, sovereignty will belong to the people and to democratic institutions arising from the will and demands of all segments of Iranian society.

Furthermore, the June 20 Paris demonstration is more than just a gathering; it is a historic rendezvous to honor hundreds of thousands of martyrs and political prisoners, to support the provisional government of the resistance during the transition of power to the people, and to declare to the world that the time for silence in the face of crimes and appeasement of religious fascism is officially over.

In this fateful year and at this historic turning point, it is the duty of all free Iranians and freedom-lovers worldwide to amplify this resonant voice. Yes, on June 20, Paris will be the beating heart of a massive social movement, intertwined with the ideals and the voice of a free Iran and a democratic republic, striving for peace and freedom in Iran, the region, and the world.