{"id":69143,"date":"2025-01-12T11:21:24","date_gmt":"2025-01-12T10:21:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/?p=69143"},"modified":"2025-01-13T20:00:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T19:00:32","slug":"maryam-rajavi-overthrowing-the-ruling-theocracy-is-the-path-to-freedom-and-peace-conference-on-a-new-policy-toward-iran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/maryam-rajavi\/2025\/01\/maryam-rajavi-overthrowing-the-ruling-theocracy-is-the-path-to-freedom-and-peace-conference-on-a-new-policy-toward-iran\/69143\/","title":{"rendered":"Maryam Rajavi: Overthrowing the Ruling Theocracy is the Path to Freedom and Peace &#8211; Conference on a New Policy Toward Iran"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<!--?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"--><html><body><figure id=\"attachment_69152\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69152\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-69152 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Maryam-Rajavi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" onerror=\"this.src='https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/hello-elementor\/images\/broken-image-placeholder.gif';this.srcset='https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/hello-elementor\/images\/broken-image-placeholder.gif';\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Maryam-Rajavi.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Maryam-Rajavi-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Maryam-Rajavi-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-69152\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maryam Rajavi, the President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On January 11, 2025, the National Council of Resistance of Iran (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/about-ncri\/ncri\/alternative\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NCRI<\/a>) held an important conference in Paris, France, titled \u201cNew Policy toward the Iranian Regime.\u201d Distinguished political and military figures from around the globe gathered to discuss prospects for freedom in Iran and peace in the region.<\/p>\n<p>In her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryam-rajavi.com\/en\/a-new-policy-toward-the-iranian-regime-conference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">keynote speech<\/a>, Mrs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryam-rajavi.com\/en\/biography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maryam Rajavi<\/a>, the President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, emphasized that the overthrow of the ruling theocracy is the only viable path to achieving these goals. She outlined the key factors contributing to the regime\u2019s crises and highlighted the growing strength of the Iranian Resistance.<\/p>\n<p>Mrs. Rajavi also called for international recognition of the Iranian people\u2019s struggle for democracy and urged Western governments to adopt a firm policy against the Iranian regime. Her speech underscored the critical role of organized resistance and the significance of this moment in Iran\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Conference: on a \u201cNew Policy toward the Iranian Regime\u201d with Distinguished Political and Military Figures<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FreeIran2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FreeIran2025<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FreeIran10PointPlan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FreeIran10PointPlan<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SrMPPyfAiL\">pic.twitter.com\/SrMPPyfAiL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Maryam Rajavi (@Maryam_Rajavi) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Maryam_Rajavi\/status\/1878197824112013617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 11, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The full text of Mrs. <a href=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/maryam-rajavi\/\" rel=\"\">Maryam Rajavi<\/a>\u2019s speech is presented below:<\/p>\n<h3>Maryam Rajavi: The Overthrow of the ruling theocracy is the only path to freedom in Iran and peace in the region<\/h3>\n<h3>We are happy that PMOI members at Ashraf 3 are joining us today in this conference. We welcome them.<\/h3>\n<p>Honorable dignitaries,<br>\nDistinguished guests,<\/p>\n<p>I am very pleased to see you. Your presence at the home of the Iranian Resistance sends a powerful message of solidarity to millions of Iranians who seek the overthrow of the religious dictatorship.<\/p>\n<p>The regime\u2019s leader, in one of his recent speech, threatened the people of Iran, saying that if they create unrest, they will be crushed. This is an admission by Khamenei that Iranian society is ready to rise and overthrow the regime.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Conference Iran: On a \u201cNew Policy toward the Iranian Regime\u201d<br>The Overthrow of the ruling theocracy is the only path to freedom in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Iran<\/a> and peace in the region<br>Today, the balance of power in the region has shifted against the regime. With the fall of Bashar Assad, the regime\u2019s\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CXHc6vn7fw\">pic.twitter.com\/CXHc6vn7fw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Maryam Rajavi (@Maryam_Rajavi) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Maryam_Rajavi\/status\/1878092366306746492?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 11, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Factors Contributing to the Clerical Regime\u2019s Crisis<\/h4>\n<p>Three key factors have shaped this situation: First, harsh suppression, economic bankruptcy, deep social crises, and widespread government corruption have brought society to the brink of explosion. The 90% boycott of the two elections in 2024 demonstrated that the regime lacks any social base in Iran.<br>\nThe second factor is the regime\u2019s defeats in the region, including Hezbollah suffering a crushing blow, and the overthrow of Syria\u2019s dictatorship, the regime\u2019s most important ally. And third, the expansion of the organized resistance, which is preparing for an uprising and the overthrow of the regime.<\/p>\n<p>Allow me to share a few points regarding recent developments:<\/p>\n<p>First, the religious dictatorship had extended its influence through Syria and Iraq to the Mediterranean Sea and Lebanon. With this strategy, Khamenei created a protective shield for the regime and a tool for blackmail.<\/p>\n<p>Second, for many years, <a href=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/articles\/2020\/10\/who-is-ali-khamenei-iranian-regime-supreme-leader\/19254\/\" rel=\"\">Khamenei<\/a> balanced the regime\u2019s internal weaknesses by relying on Hezbollah and Syria, as a show of power in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Third, it is often wrongly said that the Syrian army collapsed in 11 days. In reality, this army had disintegrated many years ago. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/terrorism-a-fundamentalism\/inside-irans-army-of-terror-and-oppression-revolutionary-guards-irgc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IRGC<\/a> officials, even back then, Bashar Assad had no hope of remaining in power. Indeed, it was Khamenei who ordered the <a href=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/articles\/2023\/04\/irans-regime-irgc-a-state-sponsored-terrorist-organization\/44858\/\" rel=\"\">IRGC<\/a> and Hezbollah to use brutal force to keep him in power.<\/p>\n<p>But this time was different. Neither Hezbollah nor the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/inside-irans-army-of-terror-and-oppression-revolutionary-guards-irgc-part-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IRGC<\/a> could withstand the pressure. They chose to escape rather than fight.<\/p>\n<p>Fourth, the fall of the Syrian dictatorship and the closing of land and air corridors used to support the regime\u2019s forces in Lebanon have significantly reduced its capacity for warmongering and terrorism in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Fifth, today, the balance of power in the region has shifted against the regime. The foundation of the mullahs\u2019 blackmail diplomacy on the international stage and their efforts to preserve the policy of appeasement have largely decreased.<\/p>\n<p>Before, the regime and its lobbyists promoted its strength and stability. Today, such claims have been proven false entirely.<\/p>\n<p>Sixth, most importantly is the impact of this development inside of Iran. With the fall of Bashar Assad, everyone witnessed the collapse of the regime\u2019s forces in Syria. They saw how weak and fragile the IRGC is. Khamenei\u2019s efforts to suppress the uprisings by starting a war in the Middle East on October 7, 2023, completely failed.<\/p>\n<p>This development has sparked new energy for the uprisings inside Iran. Iranian society is increasingly enraged over the spending of tens of billions of dollars of its assets by the Iranian regime to maintain the Syrian dictatorship.<\/p>\n<p>The regime\u2019s suppressive institutions are deeply terrified. They have ordered security forces to prevent protests and have intensified repression and executions. In 2024, the regime broke its own record of brutality by carrying out at least 1,000 executions.<\/p>\n<p>Two weeks after the fall of the Syrian dictatorship, the regime\u2019s Chief Justice ordered the \u201cProsecutor General and prosecutors nationwide\u201d to \u201ccollaborate directly with intelligence, security, and law enforcement agencies and take all necessary measures\u2026 to neutralize the enemy\u2019s plot to create unrest within the country.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This is a reaction to the Iranian people\u2019s determination to end the mullahs\u2019 regime whose end is certainly near.<\/p>\n<h4>The Fall of Assad\u2019s Dictatorship and the Prospect of the Mullahs\u2019 Overthrow<\/h4>\n<p>Dear friends,<br>\nWith the fall of the Syrian dictatorship, now, our people see more clearly than ever that the overthrow of the Velayat-e Faqih regime is possible and within reach. They have trust in their own power and in the courage of the Resistance Units to bring down the regime.<\/p>\n<p>The Resistance Units in Tehran and other cities, are advancing the great task of preparing for an organized uprising. Young men and women are increasingly joining the Units and are supported by the people. In this way, our society is progressing toward the formation of the great Army of Freedom.<\/p>\n<p>Khamenei and his IRGC were unable to preserve the Syrian dictatorship, and they certainly cannot preserve their regime in the face of organized resistance and uprising. The regime will be overthrown.<\/p>\n<p>Khamenei emboldens his IRGC and Basij forces to commit crimes against the Iranian people by providing them money and material resources. However, they are terrified when confronted by an organized resistance and the people\u2019s uprising.<\/p>\n<p>The anger of the Iranian people has reached new heights. Extreme poverty, low wages, 40% inflation, rising prices, and lack of water and electricity have pushed everyone to the edge.<\/p>\n<h4>A Defining Moment in Iran\u2019s History<\/h4>\n<p>The clerical regime is at impasse in every way. Therefore, it is trying to convince Western governments to continue their policy of appeasement.<br>\nUnfortunately, over the past three decades, when the regime was on the brink, Western governments sided with the mullahs.<\/p>\n<p>One example was during the 2009 uprising, and another was during the 2022 uprising. It later became clear that on both occasions, U.S. envoys were negotiating with the regime.<\/p>\n<p>Another significant example happened in 2003 when the United States consolidated the weapons of the National Liberation Army of Iran. It was a move that was welcomed by the mullahs\u2019 regime.<\/p>\n<p>This policy led to the spread of fundamentalism and warmongering in the region, under Tehran\u2019s direction. It also encouraged the mullahs to pursue their nuclear weapons program.<\/p>\n<p>Today, another decisive moment in the history of Iran has arrived. The Iranian people are prepared to overthrow the regime.<br>\nAs I stated on December 11 during a briefing at the U.S. Senate, the overthrow of this regime is within reach, and the Iranian Resistance has all the requirements to transfer power to the people when the regime is overthrown.<\/p>\n<h4>The Overthrow of the Mullahs, the Sole Path to Freedom in Iran and Peace in the Region<\/h4>\n<p>Now, an explosive society and protest movements with the Resistance Units at their core, are preparing for an uprising. There exists an organized resistance, with the People\u2019s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (<a href=\"https:\/\/english.mojahedin.org\/about-iranian-opposition-pmoi-mek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMOI<\/a>), and its thousands of experienced members at the heart of this movement. <a href=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/articles\/2019\/08\/ashraf-3-home-to-iranian-opposition-group-mek-in-albania\/12507\/\" rel=\"\">Ashraf 3<\/a> is one of its centers.<br>\nThere is also a democratic alternative: the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), the most enduring political coalition in Iran\u2019s history, which clearly distinguishes itself from both the monarchy and the mullahs.<\/p>\n<p>This resistance has a clear program for tomorrow\u2019s free Iran; it advocates for freedoms and equal rights for women, autonomy for Iran\u2019s nationalities, equality between Shia and Sunni Muslims as well as other religions, the separation of religion and state, the abolition of the death penalty and a non-nuclear Iran that will always defend peace in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>According to the NCRI\u2019s program, after the overthrow of the regime, a transitional government will be formed for a maximum of six months. Its main task will be to hold free elections for a Constituent Assembly and transfer power to the people\u2019s representatives.<br>\nIt is time for Western governments to abandon past policies and stand with the Iranian people this time.<\/p>\n<p>We call on them to recognize the Iranian people\u2019s struggle for the overthrow of the regime and the battle of the rebellious youth against the Revolutionary Guard Corps (<a href=\"https:\/\/english.mojahedin.org\/i\/look-irans-revolutionary-guards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IRGC<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>I must emphasize that the recognition of the Iranian Resistance and Resistance Units\u2019 struggle is a necessary part of a firm policy against the mullahs\u2019 regime.<br>\nThe overthrow of the mullahs\u2019 regime is the only way to establish freedom in Iran and peace and tranquility in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you all very much.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Future of Iran: Maryam Rajavi's Perspective -Conference with political &amp; 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