{"id":343401,"date":"2026-03-09T21:29:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T20:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=343401"},"modified":"2026-03-09T21:29:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T20:29:17","slug":"john-bercow-the-ncri-is-the-democratic-alternative-to-irans-fascist-regime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-resistance\/john-bercow-the-ncri-is-the-democratic-alternative-to-irans-fascist-regime\/","title":{"rendered":"John Bercow: The NCRI Is the Democratic Alternative to Iran\u2019s Fascist Regime"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Former UK Parliament Speaker John Bercow addresses the Free Iran Convention 2025 in Washington D.C. on November 15, 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In a powerful address to\u00a0an online conference<\/a>\u00a0held by the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) on March 5, 2026, John Bercow, the former Speaker of the British House of Commons, delivered a scathing critique of both the current Iranian regime and the prospect of a monarchical restoration<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>Bercow characterized the ruling religious dictatorship as a “bestial, depraved, appalling, thuggish, and terrorist” fascist regime that is “teetering on the brink” of collapse<\/span><\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n

While acknowledging an international consensus on the regime’s brutality, he focused his remarks on the necessity of a viable democratic alternative, explicitly rejecting Reza Pahlavi, the son of the former Shah<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>Bercow argued that Pahlavi represents a “way back” to a “feudal claim” rather than a “way forward” to democracy, citing his lack of public service, his absence of a base within Iran, and his failure to make personal sacrifices for the cause of freedom<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

In contrast, Bercow endorsed Mrs. Maryam Rajavi<\/a> and the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) as the legitimate solution for the Iranian people<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>He praised Rajavi\u2019s lifelong commitment to the struggle for freedom and highlighted her “Ten-Point Plan” for a future Iran based on the rule of law, gender equality, and the separation of religion and state<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>Bercow concluded by calling on the international community to support the NCRI\u2019s provisional government, which he believes offers a “vastly better, sunnier, and more hopeful future” than either the current dictatorship or a return to hereditary monarchy<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The full text of John Bercow’s speech follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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John Bercow, former UK Parliament Speaker: The current regime, teetering on the brink, is bestial, depraved, thuggish, and terrorist. It is a fascist regime. We must focus on the alternative. What it isn't is 'Son of Shah.' #No2ShahNo2Mullahs<\/a> #NCRIAlternative<\/a>\u2026<\/p>\n

— NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) March 5, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n