Photo Reuters. Reza Pahlavi urged the military and security forces of the country to support the people
He also urged his compatriots to stay at home and then take to the streets for "decisive actions." Additionally, Reza Pahlavi appealed to the President of the United States to exercise caution to prevent casualties among the civilian population.
According to the heir of the Shah, the strikes carried out by Israel against Iran should be viewed as humanitarian intervention aimed at the Islamic Republic and its repressive apparatus, rather than against the people. He highlighted that the ultimate victory must be achieved by the people themselves, who must return to the streets.
Reza Pahlavi noted: “The Islamic Republic is in the process of disintegration. My message to the Armed Forces, police, and security services is that your oath was to protect Iran and its people, not to protect the regime and its leaders. Your duty is to protect the people, not the regime that holds our country hostage through oppression and crimes. Join the people and help ensure a stable and safe transition. Otherwise, you will find yourselves at the bottom along with the shattered ship of Khamenei.”
Today, Israel began missile strikes against Iran, labeling it a "preventive attack." Washington confirmed its involvement and noted that this is a joint operation of Israel and the U.S. called "Lion's Roar."
Reza Pahlavi is the son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, who was overthrown during the Islamic Revolution of 1979, organized by Ayatollah Khomeini. After the overthrow, the monarchy was abolished, and Iran became an Islamic republic. Pahlavi left the country and died in exile in 1980 in Egypt.
