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A massive rally in Berlin brought together Iranian communities and supporters of democratic change to voice solidarity with the nationwide uprising inside Iran and to urge stronger international action against the clerical regime. The gathering, held in the German capital, coincided with the anniversary of the anti-monarchical revolution against the Shah’s dictatorship and was framed as a rejection of dictatorship in all forms and a demand for a democratic future determined by the Iranian people.

Tune in on Feb. 7, 2026, for #BerlinFreeIranDemo as Iranians and supporters of a free Iran march in solidarity with the #IranRevolution—calling for a democratic republic.
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Protesters carried banners calling for freedom, justice for victims of repression, and accountability for those responsible for human rights abuses. The organizers described the rally as part of a wider wave of diaspora mobilization aimed at amplifying the demands heard on the streets of Iran—demands, that have evolved from protest into an explicit push for political change.

A central focus of the Berlin rally was the message delivered by Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, the President-elect of the NCRI. Mrs. Rajavi portrayed the uprising as an event that “shook Iran and the world,” underscoring the scale of sacrifice and the determination of those who rose up. In her words, the uprising “turned crimson,” yet it did so “with the blood of a galaxy of martyrs and thousands of devoted souls and with the fury of a heroic nation,” before adding that the gathering in Berlin honours “the brave martyrs of the uprising.”

Mrs. Rajavi argued that the political direction is now unmistakable. She said, “Today, no one in the world doubts the certainty of the clerical regime’s overthrow,” recalling years of insisting on the inevitability of change: “For years and years, we said: overthrow, overthrow. And now, everyone sees it is approaching with their own eyes and hears its footsteps.” She also pointed to what she described as a shift in Europe’s posture, saying that “the courage of Iran’s rebels shone and became global,” and asserting that “the spell of appeasement toward the IRGC in Europe has been shattered.”

In her address, Mrs. Rajavi called for recognition of decades of organized resistance, saying it is time to acknowledge “the 44-year resistance of the Iranian people to overthrow the regime,” and to recognize the struggle of the Resistance Units and the National Liberation Army of Iran. She praised families of those killed, especially bereaved parents who, she said, transform grief into determination. Referring to a mother whose children were executed under both the Shah and Khomeini, she highlighted the enduring refrain: “The struggle continues.” Mrs. Rajavi echoed it emphatically—“Yes, yes, the struggle continues”—and insisted that the nation, with “its pioneering rebels,” will return “more numerous and more organized.”

Mrs. Rajavi also invoked the legacy of resistance figures and martyrs, including Ashraf Rajavi and Moussa Khiabani, using their words to reinforce that a decisive phase has begun. She quoted Khiabani’s call for hope and resolve: “We have the right to be hopeful, and we will not be afraid of dangers and hardships. So be certain: the future belongs to you. The decaying forces will be swept from the stage of history.” Building on that theme, she declared that “after the January uprising, the countdown to downfall has begun,” adding: “Yes! Yes, this is the countdown to the overthrow of the clerical regime.”

Mrs. Rajavi said the January uprising had “three sides”: on one side stood the protesters and “rebels” who “sacrificed their lives for freedom,” on the opposing side stood the ruling clerics who “spilled blood without restraint,” and on the third side stood the remnants of the Shah and his son, who, sought to “hijack the fruits of this sacrifice” with the ultra-reactionary slogan “Long Live the Shah,” which “only gave the clerical regime freer hand to massacre the protesters.” She said the slogan became “a symbol of division,” serving Khamenei, empowering the suppressive forces, and obstructing the path of uprising.

Mrs. Rajavi reinforced the point by citing Massoud Rajavi’s warning that “anyone who imagines they can hijack Iran’s new democratic revolution… they are gravely mistaken,” framing the uprising as part of a long struggle against “two dictatorships, the Shah and the mullahs.”

Looking beyond the immediate confrontation, Mrs. Rajavi outlined a vision for Iran after the regime’s fall, arguing that the January uprising answered the question of whether overthrow is possible: “Yes,” she said, describing the uprising’s “lightning assault” as showing the way forward. She also addressed fears of instability, insisting that the current regime is “the source of insecurity and chaos,” and arguing that a people who overthrow it—relying on a democratic alternative and unity among forces in the “people’s front”—can prevent disorder. She described the future Iran as “a democratic republic,” aligned with the path of Mohammad Mossadegh, with “the separation of religion and state,” “the autonomy of nationalities,” and “a non-nuclear Iran at peace with the entire world.”

Mrs. Rajavi further insisted that an alternative exists and described it as guided by the principle “No to the Shah, no to the mullahs,” which she defined as rejecting dictatorship and dependency while affirming freedom and independence. She referenced a transition framework in which a future constitution would be drafted by a Constituent Assembly elected within six months of the regime’s overthrow. She emphasized that the demand repeated by the people is “freedom, freedom, and freedom,” and stressed equal participation—especially women’s leadership and the equal rights of Iran’s diverse ethnic nationalities, including Kurds, Baluchi, Turkmens, and Arabs.

Finally, Mrs. Rajavi issued a direct call to world leaders to take practical measures aligned with the demands raised by protesters and their supporters. Among her stated priorities were recognition of the Iranian people’s struggle to overthrow the regime, immediate steps to stop executions of uprising detainees and political prisoners, support for access to free and open internet, legal accountability for regime leaders for crimes against humanity, the closure of regime embassies and expulsion of agents linked to the IRGC and intelligence services, and cutting off the financial lifelines of the ruling system.

For the full text of the speech, please see: “Maryam Rajavi: Iran’s Uprising, the Countdown to Overthrow Has Begun.”