My dear compatriots,

To you who, over the past five decades, have been victims of injustice, torture, and repression by the Islamic Republic;

To the grieving, justice-seeking mothers and fathers, daughters and sons, sisters and brothers, whose number this tyrannical regime has increased every year, every month, and every day;

Today, with pride, and in pursuit of justice for each and every one of you, I have established the Committee for Drafting for Transitional Justice Regulations.

This committee will be tasked with drafting the regulations for a truth-finding commission and court.

The members of this committee are experienced Iranian experts spanning four different generations:

Dr. Shirin Ebadi
Mr. Iraj Mesdaghi
Dr. Leyla Bahmany
and Dr. Afshin Elian.

Dr. Ebadi has accepted the chairmanship of this committee.

Additionally, a number of the most distinguished international legal scholars will assist this committee in an advisory capacity.

Transitional justice is a critical part of our program for free Iran.

The truth will be revealed.

Justice will be served.

Light will triumph over darkness.

Long live Iran,
Reza Pahlavi