{"id":87679,"date":"2026-06-28T09:27:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T07:27:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/?p=87679"},"modified":"2026-06-28T09:27:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T07:27:29","slug":"sir-liam-fox-calls-for-democratic-change-and-reaffirms-support-for-the-iranian-people-at-free-iran-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/free-iran-2026\/2026\/06\/sir-liam-fox-calls-for-democratic-change-and-reaffirms-support-for-the-iranian-people-at-free-iran-2026\/87679\/","title":{"rendered":"Sir Liam Fox Calls for Democratic Change and Reaffirms Support for the Iranian People at Free Iran 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Sir Liam Fox voices support for democratic change and the Iranian people at the Free Iran 2026 Summit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Addressing the Free Iran 2026 World Summit<\/a> in Paris on June 21, 2026, British MP Sir Liam Fox delivered a speech focused on the Iranian people\u2019s right to determine their own future and the urgent need for a secular and democratic system of governance. While acknowledging the wider geopolitical context, he directed attention to the human consequences of the current regime\u2019s continued rule and argued that Iran\u2019s democratic future ultimately depends on the will of its citizens.<\/p>\n

Fox stressed that decisions about Iran\u2019s political future belong solely to the Iranian people rather than foreign governments or authoritarian institutions. He highlighted the country\u2019s young, well-informed generation, noting that their access to technology and awareness of democratic societies make them a driving force for meaningful change from within. Drawing attention to decades of economic hardship, political repression, and persistent human rights abuses, the former U.K. Defense Secretary said that the Iranian people themselves are best positioned to shape the country\u2019s future.<\/p>\n

During his remarks, Fox also rejected the portrayal of Iran\u2019s ruling establishment as a legitimate religious authority. He argued that the leadership has used religion as a political instrument to preserve its grip on power, rather than reflecting authentic religious principles, describing this approach as a means of exploiting faith for political control.<\/p>\n

He concluded by urging the international community to stand with the Iranian people in their pursuit of a secular and democratic republic. According to Fox, supporting the aspirations of the Iranian population represents not only a political choice but also a moral responsibility, one that can help lay the foundation for a future based on the rule of law, democratic governance, and respect for fundamental human rights.<\/p>\n