UK parliamentarians endorse NCRI’s provisional government for freedom in Iran

2026-03-06 - 13:33

Coinciding with the ongoing conflict in Iran and marking International Women’s Day, a distinguished coalition of British lawmakers and international legal experts gathered on March 4 to declare their unwavering support for the Provisional Government announced by the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) to provide a transition after the overthrow of the regime. The conference centered on endorsing the NCRI and its President-elect, Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, recognizing her Ten-Point Plan as the foundational blueprint for establishing a secular, democratic republic in a post-Khamenei Iran. Mrs. Maryam Rajavi’s roadmap to a democratic republic During her keynote address to the British parliamentarians and legal experts, NCRI President-elect Mrs. Maryam Rajavi articulated a clear vision for the nation’s immediate future. She asserted that the death of Ali Khamenei signifies the definitive end of the absolute religious dictatorship that has oppressed Iran for decades. To navigate this critical period, Mrs. Rajavi outlined the mandate of the newly formed provisional government, which is strictly tasked with transferring sovereignty to the Iranian people and is required to hold free elections within six months of its establishment. Four days ago, the National Council of Resistance of Iran announced the formation of a provisional government to transfer sovereignty to the people and establish a democratic republic based on the Resistance’s Ten-Point Plan. This measure guarantees a peaceful transition of power... pic.twitter.com/GyK4SJHJ3j — Maryam Rajavi (@Maryam_Rajavi) March 4, 2026 A cornerstone of this transition is the complete dismantling of the regime’s suppressive apparatus. Mrs. Rajavi called for the total dissolution of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and all state institutions that have been involved in executions and torture. She emphasized that the Iranian people fundamentally reject all forms of dictatorship, strictly adhering to the revolutionary principle of “neither Shah nor the mullahs.” Furthermore, Mrs. Rajavi highlighted the vanguard role of Iranian women, identifying them as the “force deciding the future.” She noted that women have held key leadership positions within the Resistance for four decades, proving that “women’s leadership is the true measure of a democratic alternative.” Endorsing the provisional government The British lawmakers in attendance strongly echoed the necessity of an organized transition. Mr. Bob Blackman MP opened the session by characterizing the current climate as an “extraordinary time in history for Iran.” He emphasized the extreme urgency of replacing the theocratic regime with a legitimate government, noting that the NCRI’s Ten-Point Plan demonstrates the choice facing the nation is “not chaos versus theocracy, it is dictatorship versus democracy.” Proud to open today's parliamentary conference on the Iran Uprising at Westminster. The NCRI has announced a Provisional Government to transfer sovereignty to the Iranian people. Mrs Rajavi's Ten-Point Plan offers a real democratic alternative. #IranUprising #FreeIran #NCRI pic.twitter.com/w0QomDxzgw — Bob Blackman (@BobBlackman) March 5, 2026 This sentiment was reinforced by Sir Roger Gale, who warned of the dangers of a delayed transition. He stressed that a failure to swiftly establish a democracy would create a power vacuum that “will be filled by others with evil intent as that that has gone before.” Baroness Nuala O’Loan formally endorsed the provisional government as a “visible and tangible viable alternative” capable of uniting Iranians at this decisive moment. Lord Archie Hamilton reflected on the enormous relief brought about by the removal of key regime figures, urging the international community to capitalize on this momentum. He called on Western allies to “do everything we can to influence the United States to come to a democratic conclusion for the future of Iran.” Rejecting the “dangerous mirage” of monarchy A recurring theme among the British speakers was the firm rejection of any return to monarchical rule, aligning with the Resistance’s stance. Mr. Jim Shannon MP warned against the “dangerous mirage” of the monarchy’s remnants. “The Iranian people have suffered enough under two forms of dictatorship: the monarchical and religious. They are not looking to return to the past,” he declared, adding that the people are now “marching towards a future defined by the ballot box.” Mr. Bob Blackman took aim at those advocating for a return of the Shah, reminding the international community that the former dictator relied on the SAVAK secret police, which acted as “his version of the IRGC” and was “equally as brutal.” Blackman further noted that the son of the Shah is merely attempting to become the “new Ayatollah.” He pointedly suggested that the substantial properties owned by the Shah’s son in the UK “should all be sequestrated and taken away for the benefit of the Iranian people.” Sir Iain Duncan Smith, former leader of the Conservative Party, also dismissed the notion of replacing one hierarchy with another. He affirmed that the Iranian people are not “seeking to recycle history” and must “reject power without accountability,” emphasizing that Iran’s future belongs “not to the rulers by birth or decree, but to its people.” The decisive leadership of Iranian women In honor of International Women’s Day, the conference heavily highlighted the unprecedented courage and leadership of Iranian women. Baroness Sandip Verma praised the Resistance’s female leadership, noting that Iranian women have proven they are “not just powerless victims but the very force for change.” Dr. Leyla Hannbeck, who survived imprisonment as a child in Iran, shared her firsthand testimony of the “resilience of Iranian women under the brutal, murderous mullah regime.” She described their courage as “one of a kind,” emphasizing that women have “consistently spearheaded the protests and resistance.” Dr. Hannbeck added that Mrs. Rajavi’s leadership brings immense hope to the oppressed women of Iran. Dame Theresa Villiers, a former cabinet minister, stated that this moment is filled with “hope,” largely because “women are leading the campaign for democratic change and reform.” She called for an immediate end to the “brutalization of women and girls by the regime” and the establishment of a republic where “men and women enjoy equal rights.” Urgent calls for concrete international action As the prospect of a free Iran becomes increasingly tangible, the lawmakers demanded immediate and decisive action from Western governments to isolate the remnants of the regime. Lord John Cryer did not mince words, comparing the clerical regime to historical tyrannies: “They’re the nearest thing we’ve got in the world today to the Nazis.” He strongly advocated for the closure of the regime’s embassy in London, the expulsion of its ambassador, and the prosecution of those with “undisclosed financial links to Tehran” and its proxies. This demand was echoed by Sir Iain Duncan Smith and Massoud Zabeti, a lawyer representing the Anglo-Iranian community. Sir Iain called for the closure of the “ridiculous embassy” in London, while Zabeti went further, describing the diplomatic compound as a “den of spies and terrorists” that must be shut down immediately. Furthermore, Zabeti commended the brave PMOI Resistance Units inside Iran, stating they are “all ready to pay whatever the price may be to bring about that final change.” Professor Sarah Chandler representing the international legal community, urged the UK government to actively “work for transition to a new government” based on the Ten-Point Plan. She also issued a vital call for the release of all political prisoners, specifically highlighting the “lawyers who represent protesters.” Ultimately, as Lord Malcolm Bruce concluded, supporting the NCRI’s vision is not just a matter of justice for Iranians, but a global necessity. He emphasized that the realization of a “democratic liberal Iran” is absolutely essential for the “peace of the world.”