Demonstration by Freedom-Seeking Iranians in London in Support of the Uprising and Against the Dictatorships of the Shah and the Clerics

News Report: London Demonstration – Saturday, 24 January

On Saturday, 4 Bahman, corresponding to 24 January, as part of the ongoing protests and activities of freedom-seeking Iranians abroad, a large demonstration was held in front of the UK Prime Minister’s Office in London in support of the uprising of the Iranian people. At this gathering, hundreds of Iranians residing in London from various social and professional backgrounds—including supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) and members and supporters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI)—were present and expressed their solidarity with the nationwide uprising of the Iranian people.

Representatives of women’s associations, professionals, lawyers, university professors, and Iranian social activists living in the United Kingdom took part in the demonstration. By chanting clear and direct slogans, they declared their support for the popular uprising and their firm opposition to all forms of dictatorship—both the monarchical dictatorship and the religious dictatorship currently ruling Iran. The slogans emphasized the Iranian people’s right to freedom, popular sovereignty, and the establishment of a democratic republic.

One of the highlights of the gathering was the performance of several protest rap pieces by Mohammad Honarmand, a young Iranian artist. His performances were warmly received by the participants and created an energetic and passionate atmosphere among the crowd. These performances played a particularly effective role in engaging the younger generation and conveying messages of resistance and protest.

On the sidelines of the demonstration, an exhibition of photographs of martyrs and those who lost their lives on the path to Iran’s freedom was held. This exhibition attracted the attention of British citizens and passersby and provided an opportunity for dialogue about the human rights situation in Iran. In addition, an information and book table was set up at the site, alongside which a petition was presented in support of the Iranian people’s uprising, condemning the bloody repression of protesters, and calling on the UK government to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.

The petition was met with significant interest from passersby and citizens, and hundreds of people signed it, expressing their support for the demands of the Iranian people and the need for the UK government to adopt a firmer policy against the repression and state-sponsored terrorism of the Islamic Republic. This demonstration once again showed that the voice of the Iranian people’s uprising has resonated beyond national borders and that international support is continuing to grow.