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At the 'Constitutionalists' Conference in Hamburg, It Was Emphasized: The Type of Government in Iran Is Determined by the People

Jul 17, 2026 July 17, 2026 3 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

The Iranian Constitutional Party held a conference in Hamburg to discuss the future of Iran's government post-Islamic Republic, advocating for a constitutional monarchy led by Prince Reza Pahlavi while emphasizing that the people's choice is paramount. The party aims to promote democracy, equality, and the separation of religion from politics, marking a significant step in the opposition's efforts to shape Iran's political future.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The Iranian Constitutional Party advocates for a constitutional monarchy as a viable alternative to the current regime.

👥 Key Players

Nader Zahedi QUOTED
Member of Central Council
"'We cannot overturn the people's vote.'"
Akbar Kashvari QUOTED
Member of Iranian Constitutional Party
"'Equality of women and men and other sexual and gender minorities at all levels.'"
Iranian Constitutional Party (حزب مشروطه ایرانی) ACTOR
Political opposition party
"'The Iranian Constitutional Party (Liberal Democratic) believes that the overthrow of the Islamic Republic regime is the first step.'"
Dariush Homayoun MENTIONED
Founder of Iranian Constitutional Party
"'Founded in 1994 by Dariush Homayoun.'"

⚡ Actions

Iranian Constitutional Party ANNOUNCE Iranian people
"'We consider constitutional monarchy to be the best and most suitable regime and form of government for Iran.'"
Confidence: 90%
Nader Zahedi EMPHASIZE Iranian people
"'The determination of whether or not the monarchy is valid lies with the people.'"
Confidence: 90%
Iranian Constitutional Party DISCUSS future government of Iran
"'We will strive for the prosperity of this country in a free Iran after the Islamic Republic.'"
Confidence: 90%

📰 What Happened

Iranian Constitutional Party advocates for monarchy transition at conference in Hamburg.

  • Iranian Constitutional Party announce Iranian people
  • Nader Zahedi emphasize Iranian people
  • Iranian Constitutional Party discuss future government of Iran

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because it signifies a push for political change and potential transition from the Islamic Republic.
🌍 Regional: Because it may influence other opposition movements within the region.
🌐 International: Because it highlights the ongoing struggle for democracy in Iran.

📚 Background

The Iranian Constitutional Party advocates for a constitutional monarchy as a viable alternative to the current regime.

📝 Key Evidence

"'We will spare no effort to achieve them.'"
→ Commitment to achieving goals of equality and democracy.
📡 Source: OPPOSITION
📊 Confidence: 80%
Source reflects the views of the Iranian opposition.

The Iranian Constitutional Party (Liberal Democratic) Hamburg branch held a conference on Saturday to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the party's establishment, discussing how to determine the government after the transition from the Islamic Republic. Nader Zahedi, a member of the Central Council of the Iranian Constitutional Party (Liberal Democratic), stated in an interview with Voice of America that 'we consider constitutional monarchy to be the best and most suitable regime and form of government for Iran, and we demand Prince Reza Pahlavi as the future king of Iran; however, as a democrat, if one day the people of Iran do not want the monarchy and do not vote for it, we cannot overturn the people's vote.' According to Mr. Zahedi, the determination of whether or not the monarchy is valid lies with the people. He emphasized that 'the freedom of the Iranian people is our heartfelt desire' and noted, 'We will strive for the prosperity of this country in a free Iran after the Islamic Republic.' The Iranian Constitutional Party (Liberal Democratic) believes that the overthrow of the Islamic Republic regime is the first step, and in the next step, actions must be taken to build a new Iranian society that can only be achieved with the participation of all people and various tendencies. Akbar Kashvari, another member of the Iranian Constitutional Party present at the meeting, stated in an interview with Voice of America that the main goal of this party is 'to preserve the territorial integrity of the country alongside all Iranian ethnicities' and to move past all violence and achieve liberal democracy. He said, 'Equality of women and men and other sexual and gender minorities at all levels, separation of religion from politics, and a no to executions are among the main goals of the Constitutional Party, and we will spare no effort to achieve them.' The Iranian Constitutional Party (Liberal Democratic) is one of the political opposition parties to the Islamic Republic outside Iran, founded in 1994 by Dariush Homayoun, an Iranian journalist and politician. Nasim Behrouz: The Pahlavi kings were the saviors of constitutionalism and builders of Iran. A representative of the Iranian Constitutional Party stated: The Islamic Republic has turned the Iranian nation into a community and has distanced itself from progress. Part of the chess game – explanation by Foad Pashayi, Secretary-General of the Iranian Constitutional Party about the meeting with coalition members and the Mahsa Charter.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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