September 19, 2026: First, insist on obtaining, by any means necessary, unconditional surrender from the current Iranian government. The American military and civilian officials know what that entails and must do whatever it takes to make it happen.

Then, when Iran is occupied, institute a militia system, like that used in Switzerland. At the same time, insist on Iran adopting the American Bill of Rights. That includes freedom of speech, religion, and the right to bear arms. Issue a weapon to every male or female head of household. Most of these will be assault rifles, but pistols can be given out as well. Provide weapons training for those who need or request it.

What happens to the IRGC? Dissolve and suppress it using whatever means are available. What about religious leaders? Arrest them and hold them for trial. They will be charged for all the crimes they committed or caused to be committed. That’s a long list. If Iranians wish to revive the death penalty, it will save a lot of time and money and give many Iranians the justice they never thought they would see. The Muslim Imams, or religious leaders, would also be arrested and examined to see who committed crimes against Iranians or foreigners.

Once implemented, these measures would end the economic sanctions against Iran and allow foreign trade. This would bring many exiled Iranians home, including the descendants of Iranian Jews. As it was before 1979, Iran and Israel would once more have diplomatic, cultural, and economic relations. Free, unrestricted Internet access would reconnect Iranians with the world.

While this may sound impossible and outrageous to some, it isn’t. If good men and women do the right thing to the best of their ability, all this will happen. Many will oppose these measures. They must be ignored and not allowed to interfere with the work of making Iran a free and equitable nation to do business with.

James F Dunnigan