On Monday 15 December 2025, we attended both the Community Solidarity Gathering at Caulfield Shule and the candle‑lighting event at Temple Beth Israel, standing alongside the Jewish community in response to the tragic attack at Bondi Beach during Chanukah. Surrounded by people from all backgrounds, we joined in lighting candles, offering prayers, and honouring the victims with unity and compassion. Being present in two synagogues on the same night carried deep meaning. A shared commitment to peace, dignity, and the protection of innocent life. In these sacred spaces, we stood shoulder to shoulder with our Jewish friends, bringing light into darkness and reaffirming our unwavering solidarity with all those affected
100 Cities Project & Participating Cities Worldwide
To the Jewish and Israeli Communities in Australia and Around the World,
On behalf of the 100 Cities Project and its network of participating cities across the globe, we unequivocally condemn the heinous terror attack near Bondi Beach during Hanukkah, which targeted innocent civilians in a time of peace and celebration.
We stand in solidarity with the Jewish community, with all victims and families affected, and with all those who cherish human dignity, security, and peace. Terror in any form; whether driven by hatred, prejudice, or political extremism; has no place in our societies.
As Iranians and supporters of freedom who have lived under extremism, repression, and state-sponsored hatred, we hold deep respect for the Jewish and Israeli values of life, dignity, remembrance, and perseverance. Targeting innocent people because of their faith or identity is an attack on our shared humanity.
Our movement was founded on the belief that human rights, democracy, and respect for all peoples are fundamental to a free and just world. We reject violence against civilians and honor the memory of all those harmed on a sacred night of light, hope, and unity.
We extend our deepest condolences to the families and communities touched by this tragedy. We reaffirm our commitment to peaceful coexistence and mutual respect among all cultures, religions, and nations.
We believe that in a New, free Iran, we will soon be able to rebuild and strengthen the deep-rooted friendship and historic relationship between the Iranian and Jewish peoples, and with Israel; contributing to a free, peaceful Middle East, guided by shared principles of justice, dignity, and mutual respect, inspired by the spirit of the Cyrus Accord.
May this sorrow remind us of the shared values that bind humanity: dignity, compassion, and the unyielding resolve to protect the innocent.
لیست احزاب و سازمانها
- Rise For Iran – ملبورن
- سازمان «نه به یهودیستیزی»
- پروژهٔ جهانی صد شهر
- جبههٔ فر کیانی
- انجمن پزشکان پادشاهیخواه ایران
- ایرانو
- سپیدار – حزب زنان ایران
- انجمن ملی سلامت رازی
- نهاد پادشاهی
- انجمن میهنپرستان ایرانی استرالیایی
- اتاق بازرگانی ایرانیان آمریکایی – شمال کالیفرنیا
- انجمن شیر و خورشید
- جنبش توسعه و تمدن ایران
- جنبش وحدت ملی ایرانیان
- سازمان Realm & Rally – پرت، استرالیا
- ایرانیان میهنپرست پادشاهیخواه نروژ
- سازمان مانا ایران
- گروه همبستگی ملی ایرانیان – اتریش
- حامیان شاهزاده رضا پهلوی – ژاپن
- نهاد پادشاهی
- مأموریت برای وطنم
- هماد حامیان رهبری شاهزاده
- ملیران – سامانهٔ ملیگرایی و مشروطهخواهی ایرانیان استرالیا
- تیم همایش رهایی
- انجمن هورخش
- پادشاهی پارلمانی در راستای حقوق بشر
- انجمن فرهنگی–سیاسی کاساندان
- شورای جمهوریخواهان آمریکا
- نهاد همبستگی ایرانیان و کاناداییها
- انجمن ایرانیان اسکاتلند
- میهنپرستان ایرانی آمریکایی
- انجمن فرهنگسرای کورش تلاویو
- فرهنگسرای ایران در اسراییل
افراد
دکتر نوید توبیان
رزا پرتو
دکتر حسین شکوه امیری
دکتر میترا بابک
لیلا دهقان
دکتر مهدی میرسلیمی
لی لی رحمانی
Signed on behalf of:
100 Cities Project
Iranian groups, organizations, individuals,
and all participating cities worldwide
Put Australia First Rally
The rally centred on the "Put Australia First" initiative expressed strong concerns about immigration policy, national security, and the direction of the federal government. Speakers argued that current policies were failing to protect Australian interests and claimed that the government had lost the confidence of ordinary citizens. Throughout the event, protesters called for greater accountability from national leaders and demanded effective leadership to restore stability, strengthen border controls, and prioritise the needs of Australians.
Speech:
Ladies and gentlemen, Australian Friends,
I stand here today as an Iranian-Australian. Proud of where I came from. Grateful for where I stand. Not with hatred. Not with fear. But with truth.
What happened at Bondi was evil. Violence against innocent people must be condemned clearly and without excuse. But listen to me—condemnation alone is not enough.
I come from a country that learned this lesson the hard way. A country that once believed, "It could never happen here." Before the revolution, Iran was not perfect. But it was alive. It was a civilisation thousands of years old. A land of poets, science, art, and history. Women studied. Women worked. People spoke without fear.
Then, 47 years ago, a radical ideology was given space. It did not come with tanks. It came with promises. It claimed morality. It claimed truth. And slowly, quietly, it took everything. Courts became tools of fear. Schools became tools of control. Freedom became a crime. Culture was erased. An empire that survived centuries of invasion was destroyed from within—not by foreign enemies, but by an ideology that could not tolerate freedom.
Then, 47 years ago, a radical ideology was given space. It did not come with tanks. It came with promises. It claimed morality. It claimed truth. And slowly, quietly, it took everything. Courts became tools of fear. Schools became tools of control. Freedom became a crime. Culture was erased. An empire that survived centuries of invasion was destroyed from within—not by foreign enemies, but by an ideology that could not tolerate freedom.
Hear me clearly. Radical ideology does not only kill people. It destroys heritage. It rewrites identity. It steals the future. I am not attacking faith. Faith is personal. Faith belongs in the heart. I am warning you about radical ideology that excuses violence, rejects democracy, and places belief above human life.
Australia is strong because Australia stands for something: Freedom. Equality. The rule of law. Respect for women. Respect for life. These are Australian values. But no country is immune if it forgets to protect what it stands for.
And let me say this clearly—I was not born in Australia. I did not grow up here. I moved to this country only six years ago. Yet Australia gave me something priceless—a voice. Australia gave me this platform to speak freely, peacefully, and openly.
And now we are being told that this rally is against immigration, that it is against Australian values, that we are a threat to this country. We are being labelled "far right." But let me be very clear: If respecting Australia is called far right, if respecting Australian values is called far right, if protecting our land and our country from extremism, radicalism, hatred, and antisemitism is called far right—then that label means nothing.
Because protecting freedom of speech is not extremism. Protecting freedom of association is not extremism. Respecting Australia—with all its colours, cultures, people, and backgrounds—is not extremism. That is not "far right." That is being Australian.
Iran thought it was strong too. We waited. We stayed silent. And we lost everything. Now we are fighting to get back our freedom, our country, and our values—with our blood. They are killing us. Executing us. Torturing us. Separating us. Killing our girls for refusing compulsory hijab.
Do not do what we did. This is not the time to be silent. This is not the time to give space to radicalism. Putting Australia first is not hate. It is not extremism. It is our responsibility. Protecting Australian values is not exclusion. It is preservation. Giving space to extremism is not tolerance. It is surrender.
Waking up does not mean hate. Standing up does not mean division. It means saying together—Australia comes first. Our values come first. Human life comes first. No to violence. No to extremism. No to the destruction of what makes Australia free.
I lost my country to this ideology. I refuse to lose Australia too. Do not wait. Do not look away. Protect Australia. Protect its values. Protect it now.
Thank you.
The Last Fight آخرین نبرد
The event, held in collaboration with the 100 Cities Project and supported by Meliran and Rise For Iran, took place in Melbourne, Australia, on January 4, 2026. It was a powerful demonstration of global solidarity, supporting Iran'''s freedom movement and echoing worldwide rallies backing Iranians protesting economic collapse and tyranny. Protesters chanted “Reza Pahlavi” and “Javid Shah,” even as the IRGC carried out massacres with at least 10–16 people killed. Trump warned Iran'''s regime against further brutality, stating that U.S. intervention was possible.
Event:
Iran's ongoing protests, starting late December 2025, are driven by economic collapse—inflation over 40%, rial at record lows—escalating into anti-regime demands for freedom.
Spread to 174 locations in 25 provinces, with chants for Reza Pahlavi and "Javid Shah." At least 10-16 killed by IRGC forces; arrests, internet blackouts. Khamenei vows crackdown; regime blames foreign interference. Trump warns against brutality, hints at US action; Russia reportedly aiding regime. Protesters tear down regime flags, raise Lion and Sun.
The IRGC has unleashed brutal crackdowns, numerous injuries, and mass arrests amid internet blackouts and deployments of anti-riot forces in cities like Malekshahi and Lordegan. Protesters, chanting "Javid Shah" (Long Live the Shah) and "This is the final battle, Pahlavi will return, "demand the restoration of the monarchy under Reza Pahlavi, rejecting the Islamic Republic in rallies across Tehran, Mashhad, and Karaj.
Justice for 30,000 Iranians - Crimes against humanity must be stopped.
Iranians in Melbourne are gathering in front of Parliament House today from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm to support King Reza Pahlavi and stand shoulder to shoulder with people inside Iran. Protesters are amplifying the voices of families demanding justice for more than 30,000 people killed by the regime and are calling for urgent international action to hold Tehran accountable for its crimes.
Speakers are urging Australians to recognize the stakes for Iran's freedom movement, stressing that defending human rights abroad safeguards liberty at home. The rally's key demands include immediate accountability for regime crimes, coordinated diplomatic pressure, and concrete support for Iranians risking their lives on the streets.
Attendees are encouraged to share updates across social platforms, keep the global spotlight on political prisoners, and remind the world that the struggle for a free Iran is inseparable from the universal fight for dignity.
Justice for 36,000+ Iranians — Upcoming Vigil
This Sunday, 25 January 2026, we return to the Parliament Steps to amplify the call for justice for the 36,000+ Iranians murdered, disappeared, or jailed for daring to dream of a free homeland. Families and allies will gather from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm to read the names that regime courts tried to erase, project their portraits across Spring Street, and remind Canberra and the wider international community that every life silenced by Tehran demands an answer.
The vigil will open with a moment of collective silence followed by testimonies from survivors and Australian parliamentarians who have pledged to push for Magnitsky-style sanctions targeting the architects of mass executions. A mobile archive curated by Rise For Iran will showcase letters smuggled out of Iranian prisons, ensuring the world hears directly from those who remain behind bars.
Bring candles, flags, and any photo that represents the loved ones you carry in your heart. Together we will light a corridor of hope leading up the Parliament Steps and recommit to a future in which Iran is governed by justice, not fear.
How you can help
- Record a 30-second video message for families of the fallen and tag #JusticeForIran.
- Share the vigil details with your networks and encourage attendance.
- Contact your local MP to demand action on human rights abuses in Iran.