Maryam Rajavi’s Speech at the FOFI Session in Brussels

Introduction

On December 10, 2025, Brussels, Belgium, witnessed a landmark event in the fight for Iranian democracy as Maryam Rajavi, the prominent Iranian dissident leader, delivered a powerful address at the Friends of a Free Iran (FOFI) session. Her speech outlined the critical positions of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) and called for urgent action from European Union institutions to halt executions in Iran, support democratic reforms, and recognize the aspirations of the Iranian people for freedom and human rights.

This article explores the significance of Maryam Rajavi’s attendance at the FOFI session, her influential role in Iran’s opposition movement, and the broader implications for international policy toward Iran. We will delve into her background, her leadership of the MEK (People’s Mujahedin of Iran), and her ongoing efforts to promote democratic change in Iran through strategic alliances with Western democracies.