Free Iran Conference Presents a New Blueprint for Unity and Liberation

On July 31, 2025, the Italian Parliament hosted the “Free Iran Summit”, a political gathering in support of the Iranian people’s struggle for freedom against the criminal mullahs’ regime. This conference was held as Iran is facing several domestic and international crises, including:

• The brutal contest between tyranny and freedom
• Systematic human rights violations by the ruling regime
• The continuation of mass executions as a tool of political survival
• The defiant resistance of political prisoners
• The ongoing struggle of Iranian women against institutional misogyny
• The unrelenting pursuit of justice by a growing movement of bereaved families
• Widespread protests by labor sectors demanding stolen rights
• Environmental activists confronting state-driven ecological destruction
• And the bold efforts of Resistance Units breaking through the atmosphere of fear

The conference in Italy placed the “Third Option,” the rejection of war and appeasement toward Iran’s regime and the need for regime change by the people and Resistance of Iran, at the center of the discourse.

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The Seven Pillars of Iran’s Democratic Future

Speeches and discussions at the event revolved around a seven-point framework — a cohesive political vision that outlines both the grievances of today and the solutions of tomorrow. The seven pillars are:

1. A categorical rejection of all forms of dictatorship, including the ruling mullahs and the ousted shah
2. The vision of a free and democratic Iran
3. The promotion of a credible and viable political alternative
4. Urgent focus on the plight of political prisoners
5. A call for principled leadership to manage the regime’s overthrow
6. Endorsement of Maryam Rajavi’s 10-Point Plan for a future Iran
7. A roadmap to rescue Iran from tyranny and dependency

Each of these themes was elaborated upon by participants in the conference, offering a cohesive argument for why democratic change in Iran now requires more than slogans — it demands unity, clarity of strategy, and a political architecture built for endurance.

The National Solidarity Front: An Idea Whose Time Has Come

Among the central proposals discussed was the reassertion of the National Solidarity Front to Overthrow the Religious Dictatorship, first adopted by the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) in 2002. This front has now gained renewed relevance as a systematic, experience-based roadmap for coalition-building among pro-democracy, anti-dictatorship forces.

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In her address, Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of the NCRI, redefined the vision of this front with emphasis on its three founding principles:

1. It unites those committed to a democratic and independent republic.
2. It explicitly rejects religious dictatorship in all its forms, including the clerical regime.
3. It is grounded in the separation of religion and state.

This principled foundation sets the Solidarity Front apart from vague appeals to “national unity” that have historically masked opportunism and led to betrayal — as exemplified by Khomeini’s deceitful “Everyone Together” slogan during the 1979 revolution.

In contrast, this front prioritizes ideological transparency, long-term credibility, and shared objectives over tactical compromises and short-lived alliances.

A Tested Model of Political Organization

The importance of this proposal lies not just in its moral clarity but in its operational practicality. Rather than positioning itself as a hierarchical political body, the Solidarity Front is a network of independent actors united around shared goals, specifically the overthrow of the theocratic regime and the establishment of a secular democratic republic.

Key to this approach is a clear transitional roadmap:

• Power would be transferred to a Constituent Assembly within six months of regime change.
• This body would draft and ratify a new democratic constitution.
• It would also appoint the provisional government, ending the transitional mandate of the NCRI.

This model avoids the pitfalls of personality-driven or ideologically incoherent alliances. It replaces them with a structure that values collective responsibility, inclusiveness without appeasement, and principled unity.

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An Invitation — and a Challenge

As Iran finds itself at a historic crossroads — one marked by deepening repression at home and isolation abroad — the Free Iran Summit in Italy issued both a call and a challenge:

• A call to all Iranian patriots to rise to the demands of this moment
• A challenge to opposition forces to elevate the struggle beyond individual agendas and toward a shared democratic outcome

In this spirit, the National Solidarity Front is not merely a slogan — it is an invitation to action, a strategic doctrine, and a litmus test for all those who claim to stand with the people of Iran.

Only through perseverance in the field, and loyalty to its founding principles, can this front become the unifying force needed to dismantle theocracy and build a truly democratic future.