Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Urges Nationwide Uprising Against Collapsing Islamic Republic

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince of Iran and son of the last Shah, has issued a strong call for a nationwide uprising against the Islamic Republic, declaring its collapse is underway and irreversible. He described Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as having lost control and gone into hiding, urging the Iranian military, police, and state employees to side with the people rather than the failing regime. Pahlavi emphasized that the end of the regime will not result in civil war or instability, asserting that plans are already in place for a democratic government to be established within 100 days of the regime's fall. His message comes amid ongoing military conflict between Iran and Israel, with U.S. President Trump closely monitoring the situation and not ruling out military involvement. Pahlavi called on citizens from cities across Iran to rise up and emphasized solidarity with those harmed by the regime’s repression and warmongering. The former royal’s appeal highlights a critical moment in Iran’s history, with hopes for a peaceful and democratic transition.