An Iranian Solidarity Rally is organised in Strasbourg, urging the European Union to list the Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. Protesters gather in front of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, right before the plenary session. Roberta METSOLA, EP President, gives a speech and shows her support on behalf of the EP to the Iranian people.

Strasbourg

EU - Iran (T)

METSOLA, Roberta (EPP, MT, EP President)

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Roberta METSOLA, EP President delivers a speech at the Iranian Solidarity Rally in Strasbourg: speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and atmosphere shots of the demonstration

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SOUNDBITE (English), Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Thank you for being here. It has been a long 120 days. I am here on behalf of the European Parliament and on behalf of 500 million European citizens to tell you that we are with you. That we will not leave you.  That the women, men, students, standing up in Iran have inspired the world. We will push the international community to respond forcefully to the terror that has been unleashed by the regime on the people of the streets of Iran. There must be a strong global response.  We need those responsible for the killings, those responsible for the executions, those who prefer to see free people held forever in chains, to be held accountable. There must be more sanctions. There can be no impunity. Your cry, Women, Life, Freedom, has been heard in every corner of the globe.  You are on the right side of history and you will make history. And the European Parliament stands with you.