In late January 2025, Maryam Rajavi, the President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), held significant meetings with two prominent political figures—Anna Fotyga, former Foreign Minister of Poland, and André Chassaigne, a senior member of the French National Assembly. These meetings underscored growing international support for the Iranian Resistance and reinforced the urgent need for action against the ruling clerical regime in Iran.
Meeting with Anna Fotyga: A Firm Stance Against the Iranian Regime
On January 28, 2025, Maryam Rajavi met with Anna Fotyga, former Foreign Minister of Poland and a longtime Member of the European Parliament. The discussion focused on the latest developments in Iran, particularly the growing resistance movement and the increasing fragility of the ruling regime.
Expressing her gratitude for Ms. Fotyga’s unwavering support, Mrs. Rajavi emphasized that the Iranian Resistance is more organized than ever, leading a nationwide uprising against the clerical dictatorship. She stated, “Today, more than ever, the clerical regime is on the verge of collapse. We are witnessing an explosive society and a well-organized resistance movement across Iran.” She further highlighted the significance of international support, stressing that Iranians will never forget those who have stood by them in their most challenging times.
Ms. Fotyga, drawing from Poland’s historical struggle for freedom, expressed deep solidarity with the Iranian people. She acknowledged the importance of global backing for those fighting dictatorship and emphasized that negotiations with the Iranian regime were futile. “The policy of appeasement has worked against both the interests of the Iranian people and those of the West,” she remarked. She concluded by expressing hope for the success of the Iranian people’s uprising and the swift establishment of democracy in Iran.
Meeting with André Chassaigne: Recognizing the Strength of the Iranian Resistance
The following day, on January 29, 2025, Maryam Rajavi met with André Chassaigne, Chair of the Democratic and Republican Left Group in the French National Assembly and a senior member of the Communist Party. Their discussions centered on the Iranian regime’s intensifying repression and the resilience of the Iranian Resistance.
Mrs. Rajavi condemned the regime’s surge in executions, particularly of political prisoners, as a desperate attempt to instill fear in society. However, she affirmed that the Iranian people would not be silenced. “The clerical regime, gripped by fear of a popular uprising, has resorted to an alarming escalation of executions. However, it cannot silence the people.”
Mr. Chassaigne expressed his belief that regime change in Iran was imminent, recognizing the extraordinary endurance of the Iranian Resistance. Drawing historical parallels, he noted that while France’s resistance lasted four to five years, the Iranian Resistance has persisted for over four decades. He emphasized that the movement’s resilience was driven by deep faith and commitment, which would ultimately lead to victory. “This Resistance possesses far greater dimensions,” he remarked, adding that enduring such struggles reflects a remarkable resolve that cannot be easily broken.
A Growing International Consensus
These two meetings reflect the increasing international recognition of the Iranian Resistance as a legitimate force for change. Both Ms. Fotyga and Mr. Chassaigne reiterated the importance of global solidarity with the Iranian people and emphasized that appeasement policies only embolden the regime. With mounting domestic unrest and a well-organized opposition, Iran’s future is poised for a democratic transformation.
As the clerical regime faces unprecedented challenges, these engagements signal a shift in global attitudes. More political leaders are acknowledging the Iranian Resistance’s pivotal role in the fight for freedom, reinforcing the hope that the people of Iran will soon achieve democracy and justice.
