An international online conference held on March 15, 2026, brought together prominent political figures, lawmakers, and former officials from Europe and North America in support of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI). The event, titled “Iran at a Crossroads,” marked a significant moment of global consensus, with participants endorsing the NCRI’s provisional government and its Ten-Point Plan as the roadmap for a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear Iran.
Speakers collectively rejected both the current clerical regime and any return to monarchy, emphasizing that lasting change must come from within Iran through organized resistance.
Iran at a Crossroads: Supporting the NCRI’s Provisional Government Based on Its Ten-Point Plan#OurChoiceMaryamRajavi #FreeIran10PointPlan #NCRIAlternative https://t.co/Ksi1s6fPTh
— Iran Freedom (@4FreedominIran) March 15, 2026
Mrs. Maryam Rajavi – President-elect of the NCRI
Mrs. Maryam Rajavi delivered the keynote address, stressing that decades of Western appeasement have fueled regional instability and conflict. She argued that the Iranian regime will neither reform nor abandon its policies, and that the only viable solution lies in its overthrow by the Iranian people and organized Resistance Units.
Mrs. Rajavi presented the NCRI’s provisional government and Ten-Point Plan as a comprehensive democratic alternative, calling on the international community to formally recognize the Resistance and support Iran’s transition to a republic based on freedom, equality, and separation of religion and state.
General Wesley Clark – Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander
General Wesley Clark described the Iranian Resistance as the “authentic voice” of the Iranian people and emphasized that true regime change must come from internal forces. He praised the PMOI’s organizational strength and urged it to continue building alliances and maintaining pressure on the regime.
Linda Chavez – Former White House Director of Public Liaison
Linda Chavez highlighted that military action alone cannot ensure democratic change. She underscored the importance of the Resistance Units and called for international dialogue with the NCRI, emphasizing that Iran’s future must be determined by its people—not by replacing one autocracy with another.
Guy Verhofstadt – Former Prime Minister of Belgium
Guy Verhofstadt described the current system as a “fascist theocracy” and stated that the majority of Iranians seek its removal. He praised the Ten-Point Plan for its commitment to rule of law, secular governance, minority rights, and gender equality, urging Europe to formally engage with the NCRI.
Senator Giulio Terzi – Former Foreign Minister of Italy
Senator Giulio Terzi pointed to growing international support for the NCRI, noting endorsements from over 1,000 global figures. He described the Ten-Point Plan as the clearest vision for a democratic Iran and reaffirmed support for the NCRI as the only organized and legitimate alternative.
.@GiulioTerzi: “Over 1,000 parliamentarians and world leaders endorse the Provisional Government announced by the NCRI—a clear demonstration that a democratic alternative for Iran exists.”#NCRIAlternative #FreeIran10PointPlan https://t.co/RIgpWnKeIt https://t.co/lU6MaybT9s
— Iran Freedom (@4FreedominIran) March 15, 2026
John Baird – Former Foreign Minister of Canada
John Baird emphasized that recent uprisings demonstrate the Iranian people’s demand for change. He praised Mrs. Rajavi’s leadership and the NCRI’s clear roadmap, stressing that transformation must be led by Iranians themselves without foreign military imposition.
.@Baird: “The provisional government announced by the NCRI with a six-month mandate is key to transferring sovereignty to the Iranian people, ensuring a truly democratic transition.”#NCRIAlternative #FreeIran10PointPlanhttps://t.co/PNa8cQkscu
— Iran Freedom (@4FreedominIran) March 15, 2026
Baroness O’Loan – Member of the UK House of Lords
Baroness O’Loan commended the courage of Resistance Units and called for stronger measures against the Iranian regime, including closing its embassies abroad. She endorsed the Ten-Point Plan as a viable framework for democratic transition.
Lord Steve McCabe – Member of the UK House of Lords
Lord McCabe warned against replacing one dictatorship with another, rejecting monarchist alternatives. He highlighted the NCRI’s inclusive vision, particularly its emphasis on women’s leadership and democratic governance.
John Perry – Former Irish Minister
John Perry stressed the importance of internal uprising and grassroots mobilization. He expressed strong support for the Resistance’s network inside Iran and the Ten-Point Plan as a path to democratic change.
Tawakkol Karman – Nobel Peace Laureate
Tawakkol Karman voiced solidarity with the Iranian people’s struggle against all forms of dictatorship. She emphasized that freedom must be achieved by the people themselves and supported the vision of a democratic state based on equal citizenship.
Henk Jan Ormel – Former Dutch MP
Henk Jan Ormel praised the courage of the Iranian people and described the NCRI’s Ten-Point Plan as a bridge toward democracy, highlighting its focus on elections, equality, and abolition of capital punishment.
Senator Gerard Craughwell – Member of the Irish Senate
Senator Gerard Craughwell stressed that freedom cannot be imposed externally and must come through organized resistance. He endorsed the NCRI as the legitimate path forward and rejected both religious and monarchical rule.
Edvard Solnes – Former Icelandic Minister for the Environment
Edvard Solnes criticized continued diplomatic engagement with the Iranian regime and expressed support for internal regime change. He praised the Ten-Point Plan’s democratic structure, likening it to Nordic systems.
Sihem Badi – Former Tunisian Minister of Women Affairs
Sihem Badi highlighted the central role of Iranian women in the struggle for freedom, describing their movement as a symbol of dignity and resistance. She supported the NCRI’s vision of a secular and democratic Iran.
Ester Rodriguez – Vice President of the Assembly of Madrid
Ester Rodriguez endorsed the Ten-Point Plan as a realistic framework for democracy, emphasizing universal suffrage, gender equality, and secular governance. She rejected hereditary leadership and stressed people-driven change.
Margot Käßmann – Former Bishop and Theologian
Margot Käßmann underscored the importance of separating religion from the state, arguing that lasting change cannot be imposed through war. She called for greater awareness of the NCRI’s plan in Europe.
Carla Sands – Former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark
Carla Sands stated that neither appeasement nor war offers a solution, advocating instead for democratic regime change through organized resistance. She urged governments to recognize the NCRI and engage in dialogue.
Geir Haarde – Former Prime Minister of Iceland
Geir Haarde concluded that the fall of the Iranian regime is inevitable. He called on the international community to recognize the NCRI’s provisional government as the legitimate path toward a democratic Iran.
.@Ghaarde: “Madam Rajavi and the NCRI’s provisional government offer a credible roadmap for Iran’s future. Their Ten-Point Plan ensures democracy, rule of law, gender equality, and secular governance.”#OurChoiceMaryamRajavi #FreeIran10PointPlanhttps://t.co/aicAGgNPfY
— Iran Freedom (@4FreedominIran) March 15, 2026
Conclusion
The conference demonstrated unprecedented international alignment in support of the NCRI and its Ten-Point Plan. Across political backgrounds and regions, speakers agreed that Iran’s future must be shaped by its people through an organized, democratic alternative—firmly rejecting both the current theocracy and any return to monarchy.
