WATCH VIDEO : NCRI Official: “Iran’s Future Will Be Decided by Its People”

Exclusive Interview by Amr Gohar for YourNews

Alireza Jafarzadeh, Deputy Director of the Washington office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), said the only lasting solution to the Iranian crisis must come from the Iranian people themselves and not through foreign war or political appeasement.

Speaking with YourNews amid growing tensions in the Middle East and continued uncertainty surrounding Iran, Jafarzadeh argued that recent events have proven the Iranian regime is internally weak despite attempting to project strength internationally.

During the interview, he discussed the role of the Iranian opposition, Washington’s evolving position toward Tehran, and why he believes international policy must shift toward supporting organized resistance movements inside Iran rather than focusing solely on military escalation or temporary political agreements.

Jafarzadeh also emphasized that the Iranian opposition already has what he described as the essential foundations for political transition, including organized resistance units operating inside Iran, a parliament-in-exile, and a political roadmap led by Maryam Rajavi.

Exclusive Interview

Amr Gohar:

What’s happening in the Middle East has now been going on for months. At the beginning, many people believed the world — especially the United States — was moving toward bringing down the Iranian regime. But now it seems the situation is shifting toward negotiations and business interests, especially after tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. How do you see the situation today?

Alireza Jafarzadeh:

I think it was very clear from the very beginning that when it comes to the Iranian regime, the real solution lies inside Iran with the people of Iran.

This has always been the position of the National Council of Resistance of Iran. Mrs. Rajavi has consistently emphasized that the solution is neither war nor appeasement. The solution is change carried out by the Iranian people themselves.

What we have seen over the past months clearly shows that international policy should shift toward supporting the people of Iran and the organized opposition movement.

The Iranian people have been in conflict with this regime for more than 40 years. They are organized, committed, and determined to bring change.

There is an organized opposition inside Iran through the resistance units. There is also a parliament-in-exile led by Madame Rajavi. There is a 10-point plan for the future of Iran, and there is already a provisional government plan for a transitional period after the fall of the regime, including free elections within six months.

All the necessary elements for change already exist. The international policy simply needs to align itself with those realities on the ground.

Amr Gohar:

You are very connected to the American political system and regularly meet with members of Congress. From your perspective, how do you think the United States views the situation now? Do you believe Washington is moving toward stronger confrontation, or ultimately toward another political agreement with Tehran?

Alireza Jafarzadeh:

I cannot speak for the White House or what its priorities are at this moment, but I think there are a few important realities they need to understand.

First, this regime is very weak and vulnerable internally. It tries to project power externally, but in reality it is weak because it has been rejected by its own population.

Second, policymakers need to recognize that there is an organized opposition and a real alternative to this regime.

That alternative exists and should be supported. Ignoring that reality would mean moving in the wrong direction.

Amr Gohar:

Thank you so much for your time.

Alireza Jafarzadeh:

Thank you. I appreciate it.

Conclusion

Alireza Jafarzadeh’s remarks reflect a broader strategy promoted by the National Council of Resistance of Iran, which argues that long-term change in Iran must come through internal resistance supported politically by the international community rather than through direct foreign military intervention.

Throughout the interview, Jafarzadeh repeatedly emphasized that the Iranian regime’s greatest weakness is not external pressure but its lack of legitimacy among its own people. He argued that despite Tehran’s efforts to project strength across the region, the regime remains vulnerable because of deep domestic opposition and ongoing resistance activities inside Iran.

He also sought to position the NCRI and its leadership under Maryam Rajavi as an organized political alternative prepared for a transitional period following any future collapse of the current system.

As Washington and its allies continue debating diplomacy, sanctions, and military pressure, the interview highlights a growing push among Iranian opposition figures for Western governments to move beyond negotiations and publicly support organized resistance movements seeking regime change from within Iran itself.