Sylvan Adams Calls on Global Investors to Prepare for Post Regime Change Iran

As protests continue to shake Iran, a prominent Israeli philanthropist is looking beyond the turmoil toward what he calls a “day-after” future one built on opportunity, recovery, and hope.

Sylvan Adams, president of the World Jewish Congress Israel Region, has launched a global campaign urging business leaders to prepare to invest in Iran once the current regime is replaced. His message is directed not at the ruling authorities, but at the Iranian people themselves.

Adams is calling on international investors to focus on rebuilding critical sectors such as water, energy, healthcare, and infrastructure. After decades of authoritarian rule and economic mismanagement, he argues, Iran will need comprehensive reconstruction to stabilize its economy and unlock the potential of its citizens.

In a video message released with Farsi subtitles and addressed directly to the Iranian public, Adams pledged that he and other global investors would stand ready to assist once political change becomes possible.

“The Iranian people also deserve world-class healthcare,” he said, referencing his recent $100 million donation to Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba after it was struck by an Iranian ballistic missile during the 12-day war between Israel and Iran. The strike destroyed the hospital’s surgical ward, prompting Adams to step forward with one of the largest private donations in Israeli history to rebuild and expand the facility.

“When Iran is freed from its tyrants,” Adams added, “I would like to bring together leading business figures from around the world to support Iranian hospitals.”

The message quickly gained traction online, generating millions of views and sparking discussion across social media platforms. While political tensions between Israel and the Iranian regime remain high, Adams drew a sharp distinction between the government in Tehran and the Iranian people.

Discussing a post-regime scenario, he said Iran’s economy would need to be rebuilt “from the ground up.” He emphasized that many investors and philanthropists are prepared to commit significant resources when the time comes.

“I personally know many investors and philanthropists who would join me in investing significant capital in the brilliant, brave, and industrious Iranian people,” he said.

Adams also delivered a direct message of solidarity: “To the Iranian people, I have no doubt that you will succeed in removing your loathsome regime from power. I stand with you. Israel stands with you. The Jewish people around the world stand with you. All good and decent people stand with you.”

His campaign comes amid months of ongoing protests inside Iran, where citizens have voiced frustration over economic hardship, political repression, and social restrictions. Across Israel and in Jewish communities worldwide, many have expressed support for the Iranian people’s aspirations for freedom and dignity, even as regional tensions remain volatile.

Adams’ initiative reflects his broader commitment to linking philanthropy with strategic vision. The son of Holocaust survivors and of a father who fought in Israel’s War of Independence, he has long described his work as rooted in Jewish history and responsibility.

Beyond his recent $100 million donation to Soroka Medical Center, Adams pledged an additional $100 million to Ben-Gurion University of the Negev to support development in Israel’s south following the October 7 attacks. His impact has earned international recognition, including inclusion on TIME magazine’s TIME100 list of influential donors.

Now, Adams is extending that forward-looking vision to a future Iran one he hopes will be integrated into the global economy and focused on rebuilding for its citizens.

His proposal is bold. It suggests that economic engagement, once conditions allow, could help anchor stability and prosperity in a region long marked by conflict.

Israel’s message, through Adams’ campaign, is clear: opposition to a hostile regime does not mean hostility toward a people. On the contrary, there is a belief that partnership, investment, and shared prosperity can one day replace confrontation.

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