“Regime Change is the Only Solution”: Sir Liam Fox’s Call to Action on Iran

At the international conference in Rome, former UK Defence Secretary Sir Dr. Liam Fox delivered a uncompromising reality check on the global crisis surrounding Iran.

Rejecting the idea that diplomatic compromises or internal reforms can resolve the conflict, Fox asserted that the free world must accept a single truth: there are no "solutions" to the Iranian problem—there is only regime change.

Here are the key takeaways from his address on why Western policies have failed and how the international community must support the Iranian people.


1. The Legacy of Appeasement

Reflecting on the 2015 JCPOA nuclear deal, Fox argued that the agreement was a fundamental act of appeasement that fueled the very crises we face today. Instead of securing peace, it provided the regime with billions in unfrozen funds without requiring improvements in human rights or an end to state-sponsored terror.


The consequences were immediate:

Proxy Funding: Unfrozen assets flowed directly to proxies like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis.

Military Expansion: Massive investments were funneled into missile and drone capabilities.

Continued Terror: Human rights abuses inside Iran accelerated while the regime defied international nuclear standards.


2. The Illusion of Reform

Fox warned Western leaders against the tragic naivety of hoping for moderation within the clerical establishment.

"Those in the regime cannot change, because if they do, they surrender the last shreds of credibility and legitimacy justifying their existence."

A weakened regime does not become safer—it becomes more unpredictable and dangerous. Attempting to negotiate with a decaying dictatorship only delays the inevitable while risking wider regional escalation.


3. Rejecting "Twin Oppressions": Neither Mullahs Nor Monarchs

Crucially, Fox emphasized that Iran's future must belong entirely to its people and be built from the ground up. True freedom requires rejecting both historical and current forms of tyranny.


Iran must be liberated from "twin oppressions":

The current religious tyranny of the mullahs.

The historical dictatorship of the monarchy.

The only viable path forward is a secular, non-theocratic democratic republic—a vision reflected in Mrs. Maryam Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan.


4. Offering Hope to Iran’s Youth

While international pressure and sanctions are necessary to restrict the regime, Fox urged Western nations to also offer a positive vision for the future—a "carrot" alongside the "stick":

Post-Regime Investment: Prepare economic frameworks, trade partnerships, and infrastructure support for a free Iran.

Empowering the Next Generation: Give young Iranian men and women the tools to build businesses and integrate into the global economy.

Building a Better Future: Show the youth that the free world stands ready to help rebuild their country once liberation is achieved.


The Bottom Line

Freedom never falls from the sky; it is earned from the ground up. As the Iranian people continue to demonstrate immense courage, the international community must show equal resolve by recognizing that true stability in the Middle East can only begin when the regime in Tehran is replaced by a democratic republic.


https://www.maryam-rajavi.com/en/conference-italy-iran-beyond-war-solution-to-the-iranian-crisis/

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