Maryam Rajavi unveils a temporary government framework aimed at transferring power to the Iranian people following the fall of the clerical regime.
The President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, has formally announced the formation of a transitional government designed to guide Iran through the period after the collapse of the current ruling system and toward the establishment of a democratic republic.
The initiative, introduced on behalf of the NCRI, is presented as a framework for safeguarding Iran’s independence while ensuring that political authority ultimately returns to the Iranian people through democratic institutions.
A Proposal at a Critical Moment
The announcement comes at a time described by the Resistance as one of the most critical periods in Iran’s modern history. According to the opposition coalition, the country faces growing internal instability and the consequences of foreign tensions that they attribute largely to the policies of Ali Khamenei.
They argue that Tehran’s pursuit of nuclear capabilities and expansion of its missile arsenal has heightened the risk of external conflict, placing millions of Iranian civilians in danger and threatening further regional escalation.
At the same time, Resistance officials warn of what they describe as attempts by rival political currents—both from the ruling establishment and supporters of a restored monarchy—to exploit the crisis and undermine the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people.
Opposition to Both Monarchy and Theocracy
Within this context, the Resistance emphasizes that Iran’s democratic movement rejects authoritarian rule in all forms.
The coalition stresses that Iran’s modern protest movement has consistently rallied around a slogan rejecting both clerical dictatorship and a return to monarchy. Activists argue that the country’s long struggle—including the sacrifice of tens of thousands of political prisoners and protesters—has been aimed at establishing a system based on popular sovereignty rather than another form of centralized rule.
Resistance supporters maintain that decades of activism, underground organizing networks, and popular protests have built a broad social base committed to democratic change.
Structure of the Transitional Government
The transitional government proposed by Rajavi is rooted in the political platform known as her Ten-Point Plan, which outlines the principles for a future democratic Iran.
Under the plan, the provisional administration would govern only for a limited period after the fall of the current regime. Within six months, a national constituent assembly would be convened to draft a new constitution and organize free and fair elections.
The proposal also outlines commitments to fundamental democratic norms, including adherence to international human rights conventions and the principles of the United Nations charter.
Among the key principles highlighted are the abolition of the death penalty, the establishment of an independent judiciary, separation of religion and state, gender equality, and peaceful coexistence with other nations. The plan also calls for the permanent abandonment of nuclear weapons programs and a foreign policy based on international cooperation.
A Vision for Iran’s Political Future
In presenting the initiative, Rajavi argued that the demand for democratic governance has been clearly demonstrated in recent nationwide protests.
She emphasized that the Iranian people have repeatedly signaled their rejection of both clerical rule and a return to monarchical power, insisting instead on a system founded on democratic legitimacy and civil rights.
Rajavi also stressed the importance of unity among supporters of democratic change, arguing that the country has passed through many turbulent periods and will overcome the current crisis as well. According to her remarks, strengthening solidarity among citizens and maintaining hope for a democratic future are essential for navigating the challenges ahead.
A Long Struggle for Self-Determination
Supporters of the Resistance say the proposal reflects more than four decades of political struggle and perseverance. They argue that the sacrifices made by political prisoners, dissidents, and protest movements have laid the groundwork for a transition toward a representative system.
From their perspective, the announcement of a transitional government is intended not only as a political roadmap but also as a message that the future of Iran should ultimately be determined by its people.
As the Resistance frames it, the central question facing the country is whether the next chapter of Iran’s history will be shaped by external powers or by the collective will of its citizens. Their answer, they say, lies in a democratic republic built through popular participation and national sovereignty.
