Iranian Dissident Maryam Rajavi Declares Regime Change Inevitable with Bold Vision

In a world where the winds of change often blow with uncertainty, the future of Iran stands at a critical juncture. Maryam Rajavi, president-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), recently shared a bold vision for regime change, calling it not just possible, but inevitable. Her words carry the weight of a nation restless for freedom, as she points to a society brimming with discontent and a resistance ready to sacrifice everything for a liberated homeland.

Rajavi, who leads the NCRI and its affiliated group Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK), paints a stark contrast between the current regime's corruption and repression and the democratic alternative her movement offers. She champions a republic rooted in the separation of religion and state, gender equality, minority rights, and the abolition of the death penalty. Her Ten-Point Plan, presented nearly two decades ago, remains a blueprint for a free Iran, emphasizing universal human rights and the power of the people’s choice over fear-driven governance.

Highlighting the MEK’s 60-year fight against tyranny, Rajavi underscores its commitment to a tolerant, democratic interpretation of Islam—a cultural counterpoint to the regime’s backward ideology. The resistance’s stance against compulsory veiling, religion, and governance has been a rallying cry for decades. And with women taking commanding roles within the MEK for over 30 years, the movement stands as a beacon of gender equality in a region often defined by oppression.

Addressing accusations of lacking popular support, Rajavi counters with a piercing question: if the resistance is so insignificant, why does the regime invest millions in demonizing it? Why have over 100,000 MEK supporters been executed, and why does 'Death to the MEK' echo at every official gathering? She points to the NCRI’s massive international gatherings and the diverse backgrounds of MEK martyrs as evidence of widespread, grassroots backing.

Her message to world leaders is clear: regime change is within reach, driven by the Iranian people and their organized resistance. Rajavi seeks neither funds nor arms, but a firm international stance against the regime and recognition of the Iranian people’s right to self-determination. She warns that appeasement has only emboldened the mullahs, pushing the region closer to conflict—a prediction that rings truer than ever.

Looking ahead, Rajavi envisions a democratic transition post-regime, with a provisional government organizing free elections within six months to draft a new constitution. For her, the future of Iran lies not in the shadows of past monarchies or current oppression, but in a democratic republic born from the ballot box. As the struggle continues, the Iranian people’s resolve remains unshaken, their eyes fixed on a horizon of freedom.