Exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi has claimed the regime is at its weakest following Israeli strikes, stating it’s only a matter of time before people overthrow the government. Pahlavi, speaking on Fox News, emphasized the Iranian people are the key force needed to topple the regime, which has been in place for decades and now has a tremendous opportunity to change. He argued that the regime is so weakened that it’s a matter of ‘when’, not ‘if’, and that the Iranian people are ready to take action.
During the interview, Pahl, who has long been a vocal critic of the Iranian regime, said that the Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and military infrastructure have further weakened the regime, creating a ‘tremendous opportunity’ for the Iranian people to act. He also claimed that the Iranian people now realize the playing field is more equalized for them to take action and put power back into their own hands, but they need support from the outside world.
Pahlavi warned the international community that eliminating the regime is the only way to secure a better tomorrow, thereby abolishing the threat of nuclear terror, reducing the stress of global economic instability, and lessening the loss of innocent victims. He argued that the Iranian people are willing to risk their lives to finally overcome [this regime], as evidenced by the anger of people on the streets, who have been chanting ‘death to the dictator’ and have shown that they know who the enemy is.
He also highlighted the importance of distinguishing between the people of Iran and the regime, saying that this distinction is key to finding a solution. Pahlavi suggested that the Iranian people are the solution, not negotiating with a regime that cannot be trusted. The interview was a significant moment as it demonstrated the growing support for change within Iran and the potential for a significant shift in the country’s political landscape.