Homegrown Uprising Insists on Regime Change by its Own Hands
As global tensions rise and Iran grows increasingly unstable under its clerical dictatorship, the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) stands firm in its long-established position: regime change is not only necessary—it is inevitable. Alireza Jafarzadeh, Deputy Director of the NCRI has been making this case for over 20 years.
But unlike some voices in Washington, the NCRI has never asked for American boots on the ground, foreign intervention, or military aid. It has always insisted that the Iranian people themselves must lead the way.
For over four decades, the NCRI has remained the only organized, democratic opposition with a clear and actionable vision for Iran’s future. Its 10-point plan, laid out by President-elect Maryam Rajavi, calls for a secular, democratic, non-nuclear republic based on universal suffrage, gender equality, religious freedom, and peaceful coexistence with the world. These principles are not slogans—they are commitments backed by decades of sacrifice and organizational resilience.
The NCRI’s consistent message to U.S. leaders—Republican or Democrat—has been clear: Support the Iranian people, not the regime. Do not prop up the mullahs under the illusion of reform. And above all, trust that Iran’s future will be decided by Iranians themselves. Regime change is not a product to be imported—it is a movement already in motion inside Iran’s borders.
That doesn’t mean America must stand idly by. President Trump has already hinted through Truth Social that he supports the idea of a free Iran. But critically, the NCRI does not rely on these statements for legitimacy. The resistance movement predates any administration and transcends partisan shifts. It has exposed nuclear sites, uncovered terror plots, and mobilized an extensive grassroots network both inside Iran and among the diaspora—all without foreign weapons or funding.
Now, as unrest grows and cracks in the regime widen, the world must recognize what the NCRI has long known: the Iranian people are ready. They don’t need saving. They need the West to stop siding with their oppressors—and let the change come from within.
The spokesmen can break down why:
- The NCRI is the only organized, secular, democratic alternative capable of leading Iran post-mullahs
- U.S. military intervention is not necessary—strategic pressure and recognition of the Resistance is
- The real war isn’t just regional—it’s between freedom and religious fascism, and the battlefield is Tehran
- The NCRI exposed Iran’s nuclear weapons program before anyone else—now they are positioned to help dismantle it from within
- The resistance doesn’t want money or arms—it wants recognition and the right to finish what it started
- If the West truly wants peace in the region, it must let Iranians take back Iran. The NCRI is ready. The time is now.
Book them. This is the turning point.
Speakers Available:
Alireza Jafarzadeh – Deputy Director of NCRI
Shahin Gobadi – Nuclear Engineer and member of NCRI
Robert Torricelli – Former U.S. Senator (D-NJ)
Dr. Ramesh Sepehrrad – Iranian American Scholar and Cybersecurity Executive
Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan – Professor of Public and International Affairs and Associate Dean at the University of Baltimore
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The 3rd option: Toward a free and democratic future for Iran * WorldNetDaily * by Hamid Enayat
Optional Q&A
- How long has the NCRI been calling for regime change in Iran, and how has its position remained consistent over time?
- What specific principles are outlined in the NCRI’s 10-point plan for a free and democratic Iran?
- Why does the NCRI reject American troops, money, or weapons as part of the regime change process?
- How has the NCRI proven its credibility and leadership through real-world actions, like exposing nuclear sites and organizing protests?
- What is Maryam Rajavi’s role in the NCRI, and how does she represent the future leadership of a democratic Iran?
- How have recent protests and uprisings within Iran confirmed the NCRI’s claim that change must come from the people?
- What has President Trump said or posted on Truth Social that suggests he supports regime change in Iran?
- Why is it crucial for the West to stop legitimizing the clerical regime and start respecting the will of the Iranian people?
ABOUT ALIREZA JAFARZADEH…
Alireza Jafarzadeh serves as the Deputy Director of the Washington Office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI). He is also the author of The Iran Threat (Palgrave MacMillan, New York, 2008).
A recognized expert on Iranian policy, Jafarzadeh has been at the forefront of efforts to prevent the Iranian regime from acquiring nuclear weapons. His groundbreaking work in 2002 and 2003 led to the discovery of key illicit nuclear sites in Iran, including the Natanz uranium enrichment facility, the Arak heavy water plant, the Kalaye Electric centrifuge testing facility near Tehran, and the Lashkar Ab’ad laser enrichment facility. These revelations prompted the first-ever inspections of Iranian nuclear sites by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Jafarzadeh is a frequent guest on major television and radio networks, including CBS Evening News, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, CNBC, Bloomberg TV, and France 24. His insights have also been featured in leading publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Time, and The Hill.
ABOUT SHAHIN GOBADI…
Shahin Gobadi, a U.S.-educated nuclear engineer, is a member of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), Iran’s Parliament-in-Exile.
An astute observer of Iranian affairs for over three decades, Gobadi is an expert on topics including Iranian state-sponsored terrorism, proxy groups in the Middle East, the Iranian nuclear and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) programs, Western policy toward Iran, and internal Iranian affairs.
He has been interviewed by major international media outlets, including CNN, Fox News, BBC, Sky TV, GB News, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Times, The Daily Telegraph, Reuters, and the Associated Press. Gobadi’s writings have appeared in prominent media across the U.S. and Europe.
ABOUT ROBERT TORRICELLI…
Senator Robert Torricelli served 14 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing the 9th district of New Jersey until January 1997, when he was elected as Democratic Senator from the state of New Jersey. While in the Congress, he was the leading voice for a free Iran and has been advocate of a free and democratic Iran for the past three decades.
In 1999, he joined the Democratic Leadership as the chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.
Senator Torricelli served in the House Foreign Affairs Committee as the chairman of the House Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Senator Torricelli earned his law degree from Rutgers University and completed a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.
Before becoming a member of the U.S. Congress, Torricelli served as associate counsel to then-Vice President Walter Mondale.
ABOUT DR. RAMESH SEPEHRRAD…
Dr. Ramesh Sepehrrad is a leading Iranian-American scholar, published author, cybersecurity executive, and human rights advocate, known for her tireless efforts to advance a non-nuclear, secular, and democratic republic in Iran. As Chair of the Advisory Board of the Organization of Iranian American Communities (OIAC), she plays a pivotal role in bipartisan majority of congressional advocacy, including support for various house resolutions, which endorses the Iranian people’s aspirations for freedom and Maryam Rajavi’s ten-point plan.
Born in Shiraz, Iran, Ramesh’s commitment to justice is deeply personal. Her family endured brutal persecution under both the Shah’s monarchy and the current theocratic regime. Several relatives were imprisoned, tortured, or executed for their opposition to tyranny—an experience that has shaped her life’s mission to amplify the voices of Iran’s oppressed.
After seeking refuge in the United States in 1985, Dr. Sepehrrad earned a B.S. in Computer Science from SUNY Buffalo, an M.A. in Political Science, and a Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University. She has also taught graduate courses on conflict, gender, and human rights at George Mason, University of Connecticut where she was inducted as the Distinguished Engineer, and University of Baltimore.
Professionally, she has held senior executive roles in cybersecurity and risk management where she has earned numerous industry awards and recognition.
Through academic rigor, policy engagement, and grassroots mobilization, Dr. Sepehrrad is a compelling voice for democratic change in Iran—rejecting both monarchy and theocracy in favor of a republic rooted in gender equality, human rights and the rule of law.
ABOUT DR. IVAN SASCHA SHEEHAN…
Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan is a Professor of Public and International Affairs and the Associate Dean of the College of Public Affairs at the University of Baltimore. He has undertaken extensive research on U.S.-Iran Policy and counterterrorism operations.
A well-established authority on Iranian affairs, Sheehan’s work in the past decade has involved both peer-reviewed scholarship and policy-oriented writing on the Islamic Republic of Iran and their democratic political opposition. He has authored several books on the topic. His latest book is titled “The Ayatollah’s Hidden Hand: Tehran’s Covert Campaign to Undermine Its Principal Opposition.”
He frequently speaks on policy-oriented matters in Washington, D.C. and participates in scholarly conferences around the world.
Over the past fifteen years, Dr. Sheehan has addressed diverse audiences from academic forums in Europe and at Harvard Law School to policymakers in the U.S. Congress, the National Press Club, and film premieres for the National Geographic Channel. Dr. Sheehan continues to serve as a subject matter expert and consultant on a range of international conflict issues and public policy matters.
Dr. Sheehan is the author of more than one hundred publications and has appeared in Newsweek, National Review, The National Interest, Foreign Policy, Fox News, U.S. News & World Report, among others.
He served on the faculty of the University of Massachusetts Boston in the John W. McCormack School of Policy Studies. He previously taught at Bentley College, Tufts University, and George Mason University, after receiving a Ph.D. in 2006.
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