NCRI Figure Calls for Regime Change in Iran, Proposes Transitional Government

Mahmoud Hakamian, a member of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), has called for the overthrow of Iran’s ruling system, arguing that only a transitional government can prevent instability and pave the way for democratic change.

In a statement, Hakamian said Iran and the wider region are undergoing a “major strategic transformation,” claiming that recent developments have significantly weakened the country’s leadership structure and military capabilities.

He argued that efforts to establish a hereditary succession, including the reported elevation of Mojtaba Khamenei, reflect “deep political stalemate and structural fragility” within the regime. Hakamian described these moves as indications that the current system is nearing its end. 

Hakamian also criticized what he described as years of international appeasement toward Tehran, saying such policies had enabled the expansion of regional conflicts. He added that opposition networks inside Iran—referred to as “Resistance Units”—have become increasingly organized, focusing on undermining state institutions and security structures.

The NCRI member pointed to the group’s proposed political roadmap, led by Maryam Rajavi, which includes the formation of a provisional government tasked with overseeing a transitional phase. According to Hakamian, the envisions transferring power to the Iranian people through free and fair elections within six months, aiming to avoid a power vacuum.

He stressed that the opposition rejects foreign military intervention as a means of regime change, insisting that any political transformation must be driven internally. Hakamian also ruled out a return to both monarchical and religious authoritarian rule, calling instead for a democratic republic based on the separation of religion and state.

Hakamian further described opposition units inside Iran as playing a pivotal role in sustaining pressure on state institutions, particularly through intelligence-gathering and targeted operations.

He concluded by urging the international community to recognize what he described as the Iranian people’s right to resist and seek political change, adding that a transitional government would serve as a “bridge” toward a democratic and stable Iran.