Reza Pahlavi, the exiled Crown Prince of Iran, recently emphasized the dire need for a regime change in Iran. He argues that a regime change in Iran would not only benefit the Iranian people but also address numerous global issues. His statements highlight the potential positive impacts of such a change on regional stability, global security, and economic conditions.
The current regime in Iran, known as the Islamic Republic of Iran, was established after the 1979 Islamic Revolution which overthrew the Pahlavi dynasty. The most powerful figure in Iran is the Supreme Leader, currently Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has held this position since 1989.
In a recent statement, he stated, “An Iranian regime change would mean an end to many global problems”. Pahlavi believes that the current regime’s policies and actions have led to widespread suffering among Iranians and have contributed to global instability. He expressed his concern for his compatriots, saying, “I don’t want to see them yet again suffer from the consequences of this conflict”.
“The ultimate solution is for this regime to no longer be there, and the best opportunity exists right now, not only for our friends in the region, but for the whole world to understand that a change of regime in Iran would put an end to all of these problems”, he told Fox news.
“We don’t have to worry about maritime traffic and the oil prices going up because there is going to be some Houthis striking commercial ships or everything else that you have there. The nuclear threat, the proliferation of this ideology, period, the end of this regime would mean an end to all these problems.”
-Exiled Crown Prince of Iran, Reza Pehlavi
Reza Pahlavi has consistently criticized the Iranian regime for its “warmongering” and unsustainable financial policies. He warned that these policies would eventually lead to an “economic shock”. He also criticized the approach of Western countries, including the United States and Europe, for attempting to negotiate with the regime. Pahlavi believes that such efforts are futile and that the best allies of the West are the Iranian people themselves.
According to the exiled Crown Prince, US did not enforce its sanctions on Iran which allowed them to generate billions of dollars to arm and sustain their proxies, Hamas and Hezbollah. Moreover, there is also the nearly US$6.5 billion dollars of ransom money transferred from the US to Iran in exchange for five dual US-Iranian citizens released from captivity.
Reza Pahlavi also posted a special message on X calling for the people to help oust the current regime in Iran.
“For 45 years too many of us have been forced to live in fear, fear of the next terrorist attack, fear of war, fear of economic instability, fear of nuclear blackmail.”
Pahlavi did not mince words when describing the regime’s impact on the world. He accused the Iranian government of being responsible for the deaths of countless innocents across various religious and ethnic groups. “The regime in Iran is responsible for the deaths of hundreds and thousands of innocents, Iranians, Arabs and Israelis, Christians, Muslims and Jews,” he said. He pointed to the regime’s role in facilitating the October 7 attacks and fueling sectarian conflicts in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen.
Pahlavi emphasized that the current conflict is not one between the Iranian people and the rest of the world, but between the regime and peace-seeking individuals everywhere. “This is not the Iranian people’s war, this is [Khamenei] and his regime’s war,” he declared. He urged the international community to recognize that the Iran is not their enemy but that “Islamic republic is our common enemy, the enemy of all peace-seeking people in our region.”
“[Islamic Republic] facilitated the October 7 attacks, it fueled the sectarian conflicts in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen. It is trying to delegitimize the constitution of the holy mosque. It uses the Palestinians as human shields. It has brought our cradle of civilisation to the heap of regional war.”
“This is not the Iranian people war, this is [Khamenei] and his regime’s war. The tyrants in Tehran caches their warmongering in Iranian nationalism. But he does not speak for our nation. This regime that has held us hostage for nearly half a century must go.”
– Exiled Crown Prince of Iran, Reza Pahlavi
Who is Reza Pahlavi?
Reza Pahlavi, born on October 31, 1960, is the eldest son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, and his wife Farah Diba. Before the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Reza was the crown prince and the last heir apparent to the throne of the Imperial State of Iran.
The 1979 Islamic Revolution was a watershed moment in Iranian history. Mohammad Reza Pahlavi’s regime, characterized by its autocratic rule, suppression of dissent, and the unequal distribution of Iran’s oil wealth, faced mounting opposition. This opposition was spearheaded by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who turned the widespread discontent into a revolution. As the revolution gained momentum, the Shah was forced to flee the country, and Khomeini returned from exile to establish the Islamic Republic of Iran.
In the wake of the revolution, Reza Pahlavi went into exile to United States, where he has primarily resided in Great Falls, Virginia. Despite the distance, Reza has remained deeply connected to Iran’s political landscape, emerging as a prominent critic of the Islamic Republic, advocating for a secular, democratic Iran.
Pahlavi founded the National Council of Iran, an exiled opposition group dedicated to promoting democratic change in Iran. Through this platform, he actively participates in the Iranian democracy movement, seeking to unite various opposition factions and present a cohesive alternative to the current regime. He implied himself as a leader of the new regime and promised a peaceful transition of power, should he be given the chance.
“I know you fear change will bring chaos but fear not, I will not allow a power vacuum to follow the collapse of this regime. There is a coalition of patriotic Iranians at home and abroad ready to step in to serve our nation and make peace with our region. I have told my compatriots that I will do duty. I will step forward at their call to usher a peaceful transition to democracy and Iran’s return to the community of nations”, he said.
“Peace is neither a relic of history nor a distant dream, it is a promise we owe to ourself and our children and together we can make it a reality.” His activism has garnered international recognition, earning him awards for his efforts to promote human rights and democratic values. Reza Pahlavi’s speeches and writings often highlight the plight of the Iranian people under the current regime and the potential for a brighter future through democratic governance.
He called on the international community to support his cause, arguing that a democratic Iran would be a valuable ally in the global fight against extremism and authoritarianism.
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