Neither Passivity nor Despair: It Is Time for National Unity for the Victory of the Lion and Sun Revolution

Freedom-loving people of Iran, dear compatriots,

Recent developments have shown once again that, contrary to official claims, the Islamic Republic faces deep structural challenges, a growing crisis of legitimacy and serious difficulties in securing its stability and effectiveness. A regime that for more than four decades channelled a considerable part of the country’s national resources into costly political and ideological confrontations is today forced, in order to preserve its position, to adopt approaches that contradict many of its previously declared positions.

It must be clear to Iranian and international public opinion that the fate of the country must not be determined solely in negotiations between foreign powers and representatives of the current rulers. The Iranian nation, as the rightful owner of this land, has the right to play a direct and decisive role in determining its country’s political future.

As a group of patriotic healthcare professionals, we believe that any agreement that merely prolongs the status quo will neither meet the historic demands of the Iranian nation nor lay the foundation for lasting stability in the region and the world. The experience of past decades has shown that the absence of fundamental reform in the structure of governance perpetuates political, economic and social crises.

Nevertheless, rather than a cause for despair, we see the present situation as an opportunity to raise public awareness, strengthen national solidarity and build consensus around a free, democratic future based on the rule of law. Today, more than ever, there is a need for the convergence of national, freedom-loving and patriotic forces – forces that, by focusing on shared principles, can pave the way for a peaceful transition to a democratic order.

On this path, Prince Reza Pahlavi, as a national figure and a symbol of convergence for diverse parts of society, can play an effective role in strengthening national cohesion and representing the desire for change. Supporting him does not mean determining the final form of the future political system, but supporting a process based on public participation, the free vote of the people and democratic principles.

Above all, Iran today needs freedom, justice, security, sustainable development, national reconciliation and the rule of law. The country’s future must be built on human dignity, general prosperity, peace and the free participation of citizens in determining their own destiny.

Our message is clear:

• No solution will be lasting without the participation and consent of the Iranian nation.
• Political legitimacy stems from the will of the people, and no power can ignore the will of a nation forever.
• Now is the time for responsibility, solidarity and conscious effort to build a worthy future for Iran.

Patriotic Doctors of Iran