Iran Explained

THE IRAN PROSPERITY PROJECT

The Iran Prosperity Project (IPP) is a transition and reconstruction framework designed to guide Iran from the fall of the Islamic Republic to a democratic constitutional system chosen by the Iranian people.  The project was developed by leading Iranian specialists in the legal, economic, administrative, and security fields, working with the National Union for Democracy in Iran and supported by Reza Pahlavi. It provides a staged roadmap for the constitutional transition period and the longer-term reform phase that follows the establishment of an elected government.

The project is structured in three phases:

  1. Emergency Phase:  the first 180 days
  2. Stabilization Phase:  7-24 months.
  3. Post-transition reform phase: after the formation of the first elected government.

The goals of this project include:

  • maintaining territorial integrity
  • preserving state administration
  • stabilizing the economy
  • restoring civil liberties
  • dismantling ideological enforcement structures
  • organizing a national referendum on the future political system
  • establishing a constitution approved by voters
  • transferring power to elected institutions

The final form of the government is intended to be determined by the Iranian people.

PHASE 1: THE EMERGENCY PHASE

The Emergency Phase will maintain the continuity of the state while preparing for a democratic transition.

A temporary structure replaces the institutions of the Islamic Republic:

  • Transitional Mehestan  (legislative authority)
  • Transitional Government (executive authority)
  • Transitional Divan (judicial authority)

These bodies operate only until constitutional institutions are elected.

LEGAL TRANSITION MEASURES INCLUDE:

  • abolition of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic
  • continuation of existing laws unless specifically repealed
  • removal of laws incompatible with human rights or national sovereignty
  • dissolution of ideological enforcement institutions

INSTITUTIONS IDENTIFIED FOR DISSOLUTION INCLUDE:

  • The Office of the Supreme Leader 
  • The Guardian Council
  • The Assembly of Experts
  • The Expediency Council
  • The Morality Police
  • The IRGC (and Basij) as ideological military structures
  • affiliated paramilitary organizations

Administrative continuity is preserved wherever possible to avoid disruption of daily life.

SECURITY STABILIZATION DURING THE FIRST THREE MONTHS INCLUDES:

  • Maintaining unified military command
  • Securing borders
  • Protecting critical infrastructure
  • Preventing militia formation
  • Restructuring intelligence institutions
  • Ensuring civilian oversight of security forces

A staged reform process continues during the wider transitional period.

ECONOMIC STABILIZATION INCLUDES:

  • Maintaining banking operations
  • Stabilizing currency conditions
  • Protecting pensions and salaries
  • Preserving supply chains
  • Maintaining fuel and electricity distribution
  • Securing access to national financial assets
  • Re-opening basic international financial channels

Financial markets may be temporarily restricted to prevent capital flight during the transition.

THE CONTINUITY OF ESSENTIAL & EMERGENCY SERVICES COVER:

  • Healthcare
  • Energy supply
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Water systems
  • Municipal services
  • Education administration
  • Emergency response systems

The objective is the uninterrupted daily functioning of the country.

TWO TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE MECHANISMS ARE PROPOSED:

  • Transitional Justice Court
  • National Truth Commission

Within approximately four months of the transition, a national referendum is to be held on whether to adopt a constitutional monarchy or a democratic republic.

Following the system-selection referendum, the project outlines the next steps:

Within two months:  Election of a Constituent Assembly
Within six months: Drafting of a new constitution
Within one month after drafting: National referendum on the constitution
After approval, Parliamentary elections will take place, a constitutional government will be formed, and transitional institutions will dissolve.

PHASE 2: THE STABILIZATION PHASE

The Stabilization Phase covers the constitutional transition period between the Emergency Phase and the installation of the elected government. Its main functions include:

  1. Operation of transitional governing institutions
  2. Election of the Constituent Assembly
  3. Drafting of the constitution
  4. Public review of constitutional proposals
  5. Referendum on the constitution
  6. Preparation for parliamentary elections
  7. Formation of the first constitutional government

This phase transfers authority from provisional institutions to permanent democratic ones.

PHASE 3: POST TRANSITION REFORM 

The Post-Transition Reform Phase begins once the elected government takes office. Its purpose is long-term national reconstruction and modernization. Project materials identify areas expected to be addressed in this stage through sector policy programs already under preparation, including:

  • Macroeconomic stabilization
  • Industrial revitalization
  • Infrastructure renewal
  • Institutional reform
  • Environmental recovery
  • Modernization of public administration
  • Reintegration into the global economy

These reforms are intended to continue after completion of the constitutional transition.

Project documentation designates Reza Pahlavi as the leader of the National Uprising, including issuing the transition decree and appointing members of the transitional structure.

The more information, visit https://www.iranprosperityproject.com/en