Inside the "Transition Plan” — What It Really Says
Inside the "Transition Plan”
— What It Really Says
Inside the "Transition Plan”
— What It Really Says
On August 1, 2025, Reza Pahlavi announced on X that “experts” had drafted a plan for Iran’s future under his supervision. The document, published by his propaganda outlet NUFDI, was presented at the Munich “National Cooperation” conference.
At first glance, it claims to outline a transition after the fall of the Islamic Republic. But in reality, it is a roadmap to dictatorship, echoing the monarchy era while borrowing the same authoritarian structures Iranians already suffer under today.
As Dr. Majid Rafizadeh argues in his full analysis (read here), this program amounts to a neo-fascist model of governance, not democracy.
Key Provisions of the Plan
1. Absolute Leadership by Reza Pahlavi
The plan establishes a “Transition System” with three branches:
National Uprising Body (legislative)
Transitional Government (executive)
Transitional Court (judiciary)
All members are appointed, dismissed, and overseen by Reza Pahlavi himself.
Even in its “legislative phase,” the National Uprising Body remains only an advisory council to the Leader, echoing the ancient aristocratic Mahestan — restricted to elites, not people.
2. Centralized Executive Power
Ministers and the head of government are appointed by Pahlavi, approved by his hand-picked National Uprising Body.
The structure of government is left deliberately vague — but always subject to Pahlavi’s approval.
Martial law is explicitly included as a tool for “stability” in 20 major cities.
3. A Judiciary Without Independence
The Transitional Court’s top judge is appointed via the same system: proposed by Pahlavi’s body, approved by Pahlavi.
Justice becomes a tool for consolidation, not accountability.
Even truth commissions or transitional courts are subordinated to the Leader’s will.
On August 1, 2025, Reza Pahlavi announced on X that “experts” had drafted a plan for Iran’s future under his supervision. The document, published by his propaganda outlet NUFDI, was presented at the Munich “National Cooperation” conference.
At first glance, it claims to outline a transition after the fall of the Islamic Republic. But in reality, it is a roadmap to dictatorship, echoing the monarchy era while borrowing the same authoritarian structures Iranians already suffer under today.
As Dr. Majid Rafizadeh argues in his full analysis (read here), this program amounts to a neo-fascist model of governance, not democracy.
Key Provisions of the Plan
1. Absolute Leadership by Reza Pahlavi
The plan establishes a “Transition System” with three branches:
National Uprising Body (legislative)
Transitional Government (executive)
Transitional Court (judiciary)
All members are appointed, dismissed, and overseen by Reza Pahlavi himself.
Even in its “legislative phase,” the National Uprising Body remains only an advisory council to the Leader, echoing the ancient aristocratic Mahestan — restricted to elites, not people.
2. Centralized Executive Power
Ministers and the head of government are appointed by Pahlavi, approved by his hand-picked National Uprising Body.
The structure of government is left deliberately vague — but always subject to Pahlavi’s approval.
Martial law is explicitly included as a tool for “stability” in 20 major cities.
On August 1, 2025, Reza Pahlavi announced on X that “experts” had drafted a plan for Iran’s future under his supervision. The document, published by his propaganda outlet NUFDI, was presented at the Munich “National Cooperation” conference.
At first glance, it claims to outline a transition after the fall of the Islamic Republic. But in reality, it is a roadmap to dictatorship, echoing the monarchy era while borrowing the same authoritarian structures Iranians already suffer under today.
As Dr. Majid Rafizadeh argues in his full analysis (read here), this program amounts to a neo-fascist model of governance, not democracy.
Key Provisions of the Plan
1. Absolute Leadership by Reza Pahlavi
The plan establishes a “Transition System” with three branches:
National Uprising Body (legislative)
Transitional Government (executive)
Transitional Court (judiciary)
All members are appointed, dismissed, and overseen by Reza Pahlavi himself.
Even in its “legislative phase,” the National Uprising Body remains only an advisory council to the Leader, echoing the ancient aristocratic Mahestan — restricted to elites, not people.
2. Centralized Executive Power
Ministers and the head of government are appointed by Pahlavi, approved by his hand-picked National Uprising Body.
The structure of government is left deliberately vague — but always subject to Pahlavi’s approval.
Martial law is explicitly included as a tool for “stability” in 20 major cities.
3. A Judiciary Without Independence
The Transitional Court’s top judge is appointed via the same system: proposed by Pahlavi’s body, approved by Pahlavi.
Justice becomes a tool for consolidation, not accountability.
Even truth commissions or transitional courts are subordinated to the Leader’s will.
4. Duration: Up to 3+ Years of Absolute Rule
The transitional period is set for 18–36 months, with extensions approved only by Pahlavi’s bodies.
In practice, this grants him unchecked authority for years without elections, oversight, or public participation.
5. Preservation of Repressive Forces
The plan pledges to keep regime forces intact — IRGC personnel and MOIS functions “retained with vetting.”
Special police units for “crowd control” and “anti-riot operations” are formalized, repackaging the very tools of repression Iranians rose against.
Victims of torture and surveillance receive no justice, as the security state is recycled rather than dismantled.
6. No Place for Ethnic or Civic Voices
The plan prioritizes “combatting separatism” instead of recognizing Iran’s ethnic nationalities.
No provisions for students, workers, or civic organizations.
No guarantees for freedom of press, protest, or unions.
The Bottom Line
This isn’t a blueprint for democracy. It’s a monarchy revival in disguise — a concentration of power in one hereditary figurehead, backed by foreign allies, while the people remain excluded.
No elections.
No separation of powers.
No guarantees for rights.
Security state preserved.
Martial law legalized.
5. Preservation of Repressive Forces
The plan pledges to keep regime forces intact — IRGC personnel and MOIS functions “retained with vetting.”
Special police units for “crowd control” and “anti-riot operations” are formalized, repackaging the very tools of repression Iranians rose against.
Victims of torture and surveillance receive no justice, as the security state is recycled rather than dismantled.
6. No Place for Ethnic or Civic Voices
The plan prioritizes “combatting separatism” instead of recognizing Iran’s ethnic nationalities.
No provisions for students, workers, or civic organizations.
No guarantees for freedom of press, protest, or unions.
The Bottom Line
This isn’t a blueprint for democracy. It’s a monarchy revival in disguise — a concentration of power in one hereditary figurehead, backed by foreign allies, while the people remain excluded.
No elections.
No separation of powers.
No guarantees for rights.
Security state preserved.
Martial law legalized.
4. Duration: Up to 3+ Years of Absolute Rule
The transitional period is set for 18–36 months, with extensions approved only by Pahlavi’s bodies.
In practice, this grants him unchecked authority for years without elections, oversight, or public participation.