Iranian Opposition Conference in London: A New Beginning Towards Political Change
Iranian Opposition Conference in London: A New Beginning Towards Regime Change
In a significant historical step, Iranian opposition groups are preparing to hold a comprehensive conference in the British capital, London, on March 28 and 29, 2026, with the participation of political figures, academics, and activists from various political orientations.
The aim of this conference is to explore an alternative to the ruling system in Iran after the war between Iran and America and Israel.
The conference is named "Free Iran" and brings together diverse opposition groups
The conference will be called the "Free Iran Conference" and will unite nationalist parties, independents, leftists, and monarchists under one framework.
The conference aims to discuss how to establish an alternative system to the current Tehran regime, emphasizing the necessity of including non-Persian peoples in the upcoming political movement in Iran.
Prominent figures in the conference's preparatory committee
The preparatory committee for the conference includes well-known figures from various political factions, such as Aram Hosseini, Ismail Abdi, Jalil Sharhani, Omid Shams, and Saeed Dehghan.
These individuals will work on organizing the conference and preparing the frameworks that will discuss Iran's future after the overthrow of its current regime.
Support from Bazaar businessmen strengthens the conference
The conference enjoys strong support from some Iranian businessmen from the Bazaar class, who were previously supporters of the Iranian regime.
This financial backing from active economic classes in Iran contributes to enhancing the success of the conference and reflects the opposition's direction towards involving all segments of society in the change process.
The conference addresses the new form of governance in Iran
At this conference, the shape of the new political system after the fall of the current Iranian regime will be discussed.
Most participants in the conference emphasize the necessity of having a republican or decentralized system, while currently excluding the idea of a federal system.
The importance of including non-Persian peoples in the change
Jalil Sharhani, a member of the preparatory committee, emphasized that the success of change in Iran cannot happen without the participation of non-Persian peoples, such as Kurds, Ahvazis, and Baluchis.
He stated that these peoples will be an essential part of the Iranian national movement if a change in the regime occurs.
Absence of supporters of Reza Pahlavi and Maryam Rajavi from the conference
It is noteworthy that the conference will not see the presence of figures like Reza Pahlavi and Maryam Rajavi, who are considered prominent faces in the Iranian opposition.
Despite this, the conference reflects the unity of most factions of the Iranian opposition seeking to find common solutions for the upcoming phase.
Follow-up on the preparatory work for the conference
This conference is expected to be the first of its kind for the Iranian opposition since the beginning of attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel in February 2026.
After its conclusion, efforts are expected to follow to create a unified political coalition among various opposition factions.
