{"id":46612,"date":"2026-03-23T18:41:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T18:41:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/46612\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T18:41:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T18:41:10","slug":"iranian-resistance-rally-in-amsterdam-backs-provisional-government-for-a-democratic-republic-in-iran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/46612\/","title":{"rendered":"Iranian Resistance Rally in Amsterdam Backs Provisional Government for a Democratic Republic in Iran"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-84821\" src=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AmsterdamMarch22.jpg\" alt=\"Supporters of the Iranian Resistance gather in Amsterdam\u2019s Dam Square, calling for a democratic republic in Iran.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"552\" onerror=\"this.src=\" https:=\"\"  \/>Supporters of the Iranian Resistance gather in Amsterdam\u2019s Dam Square, calling for a democratic republic in Iran.<br \/>\nAmsterdam Rally Draws Broad Support<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3731\">Amsterdam, March 22, 2026 \u2013 Supporters of the Iranian Resistance gathered in Amsterdam\u2019s Dam Square and surrounding streets in a large and energetic demonstration calling for a free and democratic republic in Iran.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3733\" data-end=\"4003\">The rally brought together freedom-loving Iranians from diverse backgrounds, including Kurdish, and other Iranian nationalities, in a unified show of solidarity. The event also received notable attention from national media outlets, amplifying its message across the Netherlands.<\/p>\n<p>Call for a Democratic Republic<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4050\" data-end=\"4214\">Participants rallied under the slogan \u201cA free Iran by the people and for the people,\u201d emphasizing their commitment to popular sovereignty and democratic governance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4216\" data-end=\"4512\">Demonstrators voiced strong support for the National Council of Resistance of Iran (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/about-ncri\/ncri\/alternative\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">NCRI<\/a>) and its political platform, particularly the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryam-rajavi.com\/en\/viewpoints\/tomorrow-s-iran\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Ten-Point Plan<\/a> proposed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryam-rajavi.com\/en\/biography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Maryam Rajavi<\/a>. The plan advocates for democratic elections, separation of religion and state, gender equality, and a non-nuclear Iran.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4514\" data-end=\"4637\">Chants of \u201cNo to the\u00a0<a class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline font-semibold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/society\/who-was-mohammad-reza-pahlavi-shah-irans-last-pahlavi-dictator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Shah<\/a>! No to the\u00a0Mullahs.\u201d reflected a clear rejection of both monarchical and theocratic dictatorship.<\/p>\n<p>Demands to the International Community<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"154\">Addressing global leaders, participants outlined the following demands:<\/p>\n<p>Support for the <a href=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/iranian-resistance\/2026\/02\/announcement-of-a-provisional-government-by-the-national-council-of-resistance-of-iran\/84244\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">provisional government<\/a> as the primary and most important demand<br \/>\nOpposition to war and appeasement policies<br \/>\nRecognition of the Iranian people\u2019s right to resist for regime change<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"590\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">They also called on the Netherlands, all European countries, and the international community to recognize the <a href=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/iranian-resistance\/2026\/02\/announcement-of-a-provisional-government-by-the-national-council-of-resistance-of-iran\/84244\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">provisional government<\/a> announced by the NCRI and support the Iranian people\u2019s struggle to overthrow the current regime.<\/p>\n<p>Maryam Rajavi\u2019s Message<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5192\" data-end=\"5306\">In a message to the rally, Mrs. <a href=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/maryam-rajavi\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Maryam Rajavi<\/a> praised participants for their support of freedom and democracy, stating:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5308\" data-end=\"5420\">\u201cI salute all of you who have risen in defense of the people of Iran, carrying the banner of peace and freedom.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5422\" data-end=\"5602\">She emphasized that decades of appeasement have failed and urged European governments to adopt a new policy aligned with the Iranian people\u2019s aspirations for a democratic republic.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Freedom-loving Iranians rally in Amsterdam, the Netherlands-<br \/>Recognize the Provisional Government announced by the NCRI<br \/>I salute all of you who have risen in defense of the people of Iran, carrying the banner of peace and freedom.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FreeIran10pointplan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#FreeIran10pointplan<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qgts2vgSnR\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/qgts2vgSnR<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EiZ42JgAb4\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/EiZ42JgAb4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Maryam Rajavi (@Maryam_Rajavi) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Maryam_Rajavi\/status\/2035733204716417197?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">March 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A Unified Vision for Iran\u2019s Future<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5653\" data-end=\"5836\">The demonstration in Amsterdam delivered a clear and unified message: the future of Iran must be determined by its people, free from both authoritarian rule and external interference.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5838\" data-end=\"6022\">Participants stressed that the path forward lies in supporting a democratic transition based on the will of the Iranian people and the principles outlined in the NCRI\u2019s Ten-Point Plan.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84825\" src=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Amsterdam-March-22-pic-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" onerror=\"this.src=\" https:=\"\"  \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84826\" src=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Amsterdam-March-22-pic-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" onerror=\"this.src=\" https:=\"\"  \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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