In a remarkable show of international solidarity, the majority of the parliaments of Northern Ireland, Iceland, and Estonia have endorsed a statement supporting Maryam Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan for a democratic republic in Iran. This move underscores the global backing for the Iranian people’s struggle for democracy and highlights the widespread condemnation of the Iranian regime’s human rights violations.
Northern Ireland’s Support
The Northern Ireland Assembly, led by Speaker Edwin Poots, along with 47 out of 90 parliamentarians, endorsed the statement titled “Supporting Freedom and Resistance in Iran for Global Peace and Security.” This endorsement includes significant political figures such as two Deputy Speakers, two former Justice Ministers, a former Deputy Prime Minister, and a former Health Minister. The statement condemns the Iranian regime’s brutal repression, particularly against ethnic and religious minorities and women. It also calls for international accountability for the 1988 massacre of 30,000 political prisoners and ongoing crimes against humanity. The Northern Ireland parliamentarians emphasize the necessity of recognizing the Iranian people’s right to resist and advocate for the designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization.
Icelandic Parliament’s Endorsement
A majority of the Icelandic Parliament (Althingi), with 33 members signing the statement, has joined the global campaign in support of Iranian freedom and democracy. Signatories include four committee chairs, four committee vice-chairs, and six members of the Foreign Affairs Committee. The Icelandic MPs call for the support of Maryam Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan, which promotes the separation of religion and state and gender equality. They condemn the Iranian regime’s recent sham trials against the leadership of the resistance and highlight the need for accountability for the 1988 massacre. The statement from Icelandic parliamentarians also underscores the regime’s destructive role in the Middle East and calls for the IRGC to be designated as a terrorist organization.
Estonian Parliament’s Backing
In Estonia, 62 out of 101 members of the parliament have endorsed Maryam Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan. This statement has the backing of two former Prime Ministers, a former Foreign Minister, and several parliamentary committee heads. The Estonian parliamentarians condemn the Iranian regime’s actions against opposition members, particularly those in Ashraf-3, Albania. They emphasize the alarming execution rate in Iran and criticize the regime’s farcical trials of over 100 members of the opposition. The Estonian MPs call for international recognition of the Iranian people’s right to resist and for the IRGC to be designated as a terrorist organization. They also highlight the regime’s role in global instability, including its involvement in Middle Eastern conflicts and the war against Ukraine.
Conclusion
The endorsements from the parliaments of Northern Ireland, Iceland, and Estonia signify a robust international support for the Iranian people’s quest for democracy. These parliaments urge the global community to back Maryam Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan, recognize the Iranian people’s right to resist, and confront the IRGC’s role in perpetuating terrorism and instability.