Freedom of speech, press, belief, and peaceful assembly for every Iranian.
The future government of Iran must be chosen through free, fair, and transparent elections.
Persians, Azeris, Kurds, Arabs, Baluch, Turkmen, and all others are equal members of the Iranian nation.
Women and men must have the same legal rights, opportunities, and protections.
Religion must remain a personal matter, and the government must remain neutral toward all beliefs.
No individual or institution should be above the law. Courts must be independent and fair.
Iran must remain a united country that respects its diversity while preserving its territorial integrity.
A system that promotes entrepreneurship, transparency, and economic opportunity for all citizens.
Transparent governance and accountability for public officials.
Rebuilding institutions, restoring security, and stabilizing the country after decades of political repression and economic hardship.
Iran should abandon the pursuit of nuclear weapons and redirect resources toward economic development and the well-being of its people.
Iran should seek peaceful relations and cooperation with all nations, including the United States, Israel, and regional neighbors.
A transitional government should be established for the sole purpose of guiding Iran from authoritarian rule toward a stable, democratic, and unified nation. The transitional authority must be temporary, transparent, and accountable to the Iranian people.
The transitional government must have a limited and clearly defined mandate. Its sole mission is to stabilize the country, rebuild institutions, and prepare the foundation for a democratic system. It must not become a permanent governing authority.
The transitional government must commit to implementing the twelve principles that unite the Iranian people, including freedom, democracy, equality among all ethnic groups, equality between women and men, separation of religion and state, rule of law, national unity, economic opportunity, anti-corruption, national stabilization, the end of the nuclear weapons program, and peaceful relations with the international community.
To ensure transparency and public trust, the transitional government should be monitored and reviewed by a neutral and independent oversight body. This oversight may include respected Iranian civil institutions as well as neutral domestic or international observers to guarantee fairness, transparency, and accountability.
The transitional government must prioritize restoring security across the country, protecting citizens, preventing violence, and maintaining the territorial integrity of Iran.
The transitional government must represent the diversity of the Iranian nation and promote reconciliation among all ethnic, religious, and political communities.
Key national institutions must be rebuilt, including an independent judiciary, professional civil administration, transparent governance structures, and accountable public institutions.
The transitional government must establish a fair electoral framework and independent election administration to prepare for democratic national elections.
The transitional government must promote civic education to prepare citizens for democratic participation, constitutional rights, and responsible governance.
The transitional government should work toward restoring peaceful diplomatic and economic relations with the international community.
Once national security, institutional stability, civic education, and democratic elections are established, the transitional government must peacefully transfer power to a government chosen by the Iranian people.
Transitions typically require approximately 3 to 5 years to stabilize a country, rebuild institutions, and organize credible elections.
This transitional period should continue only until the following conditions are achieved:
1. National security and stability
2. Unity among the Iranian people
3. Functioning democratic institutions
4. Civic education and public participation
5. Free and fair national elections
Once these conditions are met, authority must be transferred to a democratically elected government.
Born in Iran and raised partly in France, with a deep cultural and personal connection to the Iranian people and their future.
Former Mayor of the City of Pinole, California, with experience in democratic governance, public service, and community leadership.
While serving in public office, helped issue a city proclamation supporting the rights and freedoms of the Iranian people and condemning repression by the Islamic Republic.
Founder and President of Salimi Management, leading a professional organization and managing complex projects and teams
Strong supporter of freedom, rule of law, civil liberties, and democratic institutions.
Has spoken publicly about the future of Iran and the aspirations of the Iranian people, including interviews on KQED, KRON 4 News
PBS/NPR radio interview about Vincent Salimi's journey & the current conflict in Iran. Iranians should be able to choose their own future.