An international online conference titled “Iran at Crossroads: Supporting the NCRI Provisional Government” brought together prominent political leaders, diplomats, and lawmakers on March 5, 2026, to express support for the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) and its newly announced provisional government.
Participants emphasized that Iran’s clerical regime has entered its final phase and that a democratic alternative is ready to guide the transition of power to the Iranian people. Speakers repeatedly highlighted the legitimacy of the NCRI and its Ten-Point Plan as a roadmap toward establishing a secular, democratic republic while rejecting both the current religious dictatorship and any return to monarchical rule.
#Iran at a Crossroads: Supporting the NCRI Provisional Government Based on Its Ten-Point Plan#OurChoiceMaryamRajavi #NCRIAlternative https://t.co/7F1UOTGFmf
— Iran Freedom (@4FreedominIran) March 5, 2026
Maryam Rajavi: The Provisional Government Raises the Flag of People’s Sovereignty
Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of the NCRI, stated that the announcement of the provisional government marks a historic moment for Iran, raising “the flag of democracy and people’s sovereignty.”
She said the regime’s attempts to maintain control through intimidation and fabricated leadership councils are failing and insisted that it “cannot escape being overthrown.” Mrs. Rajavi pointed to the growing role of the Resistance Units affiliated with the PMOI in organizing protests and preparing the ground for a final nationwide uprising.
Mrs. Rajavi explained that the provisional government’s main mission is to guarantee the transfer of sovereignty to the Iranian people and hold free elections for a constituent assembly within six months. The transition, she said, will be guided by the Resistance’s Ten-Point Plan, which includes gender equality, separation of religion and state, and protection of ethnic rights.
She also warned against efforts to revive the monarchy, stressing that Iranians have sacrificed too much to replace one dictatorship with another. “This is a struggle between regression and progress,” she said.
Online Conference with International Dignitaries Participating Iran at a Crossroads: Support for the announcement of the Provisional Government by the NCRI based on its Ten-Point Plan-
Amid the bombardments in Iran, the lives of prisoners are in greater danger than ever. I call… pic.twitter.com/88l4WKh4lb— Maryam Rajavi (@Maryam_Rajavi) March 5, 2026
General James Jones: “The Beginning of the End” for the Regime
Former U.S. National Security Advisor General James Jones described the developments in Iran as the “beginning of the end” for the current regime.
Drawing on more than 15 years of observation of the NCRI, Jones praised Rajavi’s steadfast leadership and criticized decades of Western appeasement policies that emboldened Tehran.
He highlighted the bravery of the Resistance Units operating inside Iran, noting that the country’s future will ultimately be determined by its own people, not by foreign powers or remnants of past dictatorships. According to Jones, when freedom eventually prevails in Tehran, history will remember those who helped illuminate the path toward victory.
John Bercow: Monarchical Restoration Is Not the Future
Former Speaker of the UK House of Commons John Bercow delivered a sharp critique of proposals promoting the son of the former Shah as a political alternative.
He described the idea as “breathtaking presumption and arrogance,” arguing that Reza Pahlavi’s only claim to prominence is being the son of a dictator who was driven from power.
Bercow said the NCRI and Mrs. Rajavi offer a genuine democratic prospectus developed through decades of struggle. He also praised the network of Resistance Units active across Iran and reiterated the principle: “No to dictatorship—whether by a monarch or by a mullah.”
Ingrid Betancourt: The World Must Support a Structured Democratic Path
Former Colombian Senator Ingrid Betancourt described the current situation as a historic turning point created by a profound political vacuum within the Iranian regime.
She said that when regimes collapse, the international community must support responsible and structured solutions to prevent chaos. In this context, she argued, the NCRI’s initiative to form a provisional government deserves serious international attention.
Betancourt contrasted Rajavi’s commitment to democracy with what she described as the privileged lifestyle of Reza Pahlavi, asserting that the monarchy represents a past marked by corruption and repression.
Alejo Vidal-Quadras: Dual Pressure Is Pushing the Regime Toward Collapse
Alejo Vidal-Quadras, former Vice President of the European Parliament, said the end of the Iranian regime is becoming increasingly visible.
He described the government as facing a “double pressure”—internal uprisings combined with international diplomatic and economic pressure.
Vidal-Quadras urged European leaders to stop focusing on figures from Iran’s past and instead support the Iranian people’s aspiration for a modern, secular democratic republic.
Robert Torricelli: NCRI Has the Capacity to Fill the Political Vacuum
Former U.S. Senator Robert Torricelli said the current moment presents a unique opportunity for the Iranian people to reclaim the revolution that was taken from them in 1979.
According to Torricelli, the NCRI is uniquely positioned to fill the political vacuum because it possesses professional expertise, organizational resources, and international credibility.
He emphasized that the credibility of the NCRI is rooted in decades of sacrifice and praised Rajavi’s persistence and dedication.
.@bobtorricelli: When the clerics fall, the people on the streets and brave #ResistanceUnits will shape Iran’s future. The NCRI Provisional Government is ready to guide this transition. #OurChoiceMaryamRajavi #NCRIAlternativehttps://t.co/ILOXjZoiWH
— Iran Freedom (@4FreedominIran) March 5, 2026
Louis Freeh: Iran Has Entered the Stage of Regime Collapse
Louis Freeh, former Director of the FBI, argued that Iran has moved beyond the stage of regime change and is now witnessing the destruction of the regime itself.
He described the NCRI as the only organized democratic opposition capable of managing the transition and said Rajavi’s leadership is well suited to guide the process toward democracy.
Freeh also rejected any attempt to revive political forces linked to the former monarchy’s security apparatus.
Ambassador Robert Joseph: Victory Requires Continued Resolve
Robert Joseph, former U.S. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, said the end of Iran’s religious dictatorship is now within sight.
However, he cautioned that success will require continued determination and sacrifice. Joseph said the NCRI and MEK are the only groups with both the vision and the organized Resistance Units necessary to carry the struggle forward.
He also dismissed the possibility of restoring the monarchy, noting that the 1979 revolution itself was aimed at overthrowing the Shah’s dictatorship.
Ambassador Robert Joseph: The son of the Shah cannot lead Iran. Only Mrs. Rajavi, with decades of struggle and the support of the Resistance Units, can guide the nation to democracy. #No2ShahNo2Mullahs #OurChoiceMaryamRajavi #NCRIAlternative https://t.co/pHXPRZEsv8
— Iran Freedom (@4FreedominIran) March 5, 2026
André Chassaigne: Iran’s Future Must Be Determined by Its People
French National Assembly member André Chassaigne stressed that the Iranian people alone must decide the country’s future.
He warned against propaganda promoting alternatives that would simply reproduce dictatorship, whether by recycling the current system or reviving a previous one.
Chassaigne described the NCRI as a democratic alternative built over decades and expressed solidarity with the Resistance Units inside Iran.
Christine Arrighi: International Recognition of the Provisional Government Is Needed
French MP Christine Arrighi highlighted the broad global support for Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan, noting that around 4,000 parliamentarians worldwide have endorsed it.
She said the plan guarantees key democratic principles such as gender equality, abolition of the death penalty, and separation of religion and state.
Arrighi called on governments to formally recognize the NCRI provisional government and establish direct relations with it, arguing that the Iranian regime’s embassies in Europe no longer possess legitimacy.
David Jones: The World Must Support Iran’s Organized Resistance
Former UK Minister David Jones praised the courage of young Iranians and Resistance Units operating across all 31 provinces.
He said democratic nations must recognize the legitimate right of the organized resistance to defend itself against repression.
Jones also urged the British government to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization and expel regime diplomats.
Liam Fox: Only the Iranian People Can Choose Their Future
Former UK Defense Secretary Liam Fox emphasized the historic sacrifices made by Iranians who continue to keep the hope for freedom alive.
He warned that the current regime may resort to extreme brutality to survive, making a clear international message essential.
Fox stressed that neither foreign powers nor political elites should determine Iran’s future, insisting that sovereignty belongs solely to the Iranian people.
Ola Elvestuen: A Democratic Revolution Is Underway
Former Norwegian Minister Ola Elvestuen said the Iranian regime is in its weakest position in nearly five decades.
He described the ongoing developments as not merely protests but a democratic revolution and called on the international community to support the NCRI and its Ten-Point Plan as the only viable path forward.
Elvestuen also dismissed discussions about restoring the Pahlavi dynasty as irrelevant to Iran’s future.
Herta Däubler-Gmelin: Regime Crimes Must Face International Justice
Former German Justice Minister Professor Herta Däubler-Gmelin expressed admiration for the courage of Iranians fighting for freedom.
As a legal expert, she said those responsible for crimes under the current regime should ultimately face prosecution at the International Criminal Court.
She also emphasized the importance of cooperation among opposition groups that share the goal of establishing a democratic system based on human rights and offered her support to Rajavi and the Iranian Resistance.
