Before the regime’s fall, opposition groups, activists, and international partners must prepare for an immediate transition. Key steps include:
- Organizational Readiness
- Establish communication networks among opposition leaders, civil society groups, and diaspora communities.
- Draft emergency management plans to be activated within hours of regime collapse.
- Leadership & Representation
- Identify respected figures who can serve as the public face of the transitional authority.
- Build consensus around a broad-based coalition rather than one faction.
- International Coordination
- Maintain discreet dialogue with democratic governments, UN bodies, and NGOs.
- Secure commitments of humanitarian and technical assistance.
- Public Messaging
- Prepare a unified message to reassure the population and prevent panic.
- Emphasize inclusivity: “This transition belongs to all Iranians, not one group.”