{"id":346143,"date":"2026-06-27T12:15:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T11:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=346143"},"modified":"2026-06-27T12:15:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T11:15:59","slug":"sir-liam-fox-reaffirms-support-for-iranian-peoples-democratic-aspirations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/free-iran-2026\/sir-liam-fox-reaffirms-support-for-iranian-peoples-democratic-aspirations\/","title":{"rendered":"Sir Liam Fox Reaffirms Support for Iranian People\u2019s Democratic Aspirations"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sir Liam Fox, British MP and former Minister, addresses the second day of the Free Iran 2026 World Summit on June 21, 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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At the Free Iran 2026 World Summit<\/a> in Paris, British MP Sir Liam Fox delivered a powerful address on June 21, 2026, centering his message on the fundamental rights of the Iranian people and the necessity of secular, democratic change. Amidst the ongoing geopolitical discussions, Fox shifted the focus to the human cost of the current regime\u2019s survival and the inevitable rise of a democratic alternative.<\/p>\n

Fox underscored that the ultimate authority to determine Iran\u2019s governance rests exclusively with the Iranian people, not foreign powers or oppressive institutions. He pointed to a growing, youthful population\u2014adept with technology and aware of global standards of living\u2014as a primary driver for an internally generated transition. According to the former U.K. Minister of Defense, these citizens, who have endured decades of economic mismanagement, systemic repression, and human rights violations, are the true arbiters of their nation\u2019s future.<\/p>\n

The speech also challenged the global framing of the ruling elite, arguing that they lack the moral legitimacy of a true religious authority. Fox described their methodology as one of exploitation, asserting that they weaponize faith to maintain control rather than acting out of genuine belief.<\/p>\n

He concluded with a resolute call to action for the international community, framing the struggle for a secular, democratic republic not merely as an Iranian affair, but as a moral imperative. By aligning with the aspirations of the populace, international stakeholders can move beyond temporary geopolitical maneuvers to support the long-term establishment of a state governed by the rule of law and human rights.<\/p>\n

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Excerpts of Sir Liam Fox<\/strong><\/strong>‘s speech follow:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sir Liam Fox: Only the Iranian people can determine the future of a free, democratic Iran.<\/div><\/div>
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