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Exiled Crown Prince of Iran: Islamic Republic ‘Collapsing’ in Iran

IRAN, JUN 18 – Reza Pahlavi urges Iranians to unite and overthrow the Islamic Republic, promising a democratic government and a 100-day transitional plan after regime collapse.

  • Reza Pahlavi, the exiled eldest son of Iran's last shah, called on June 23, 2025, for a nationwide uprising to end the Islamic Republic from abroad.
  • He made this call amid mounting protests, Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites, and reports that Supreme Leader Khamenei lost control and is hiding underground.
  • Pahlavi revealed a secure communication channel for disillusioned members of the armed forces, law enforcement, and related agencies to connect with his team, alongside presenting a five-part strategy aimed at dismantling the current regime and rebuilding the nation's economy.
  • He urged Khamenei to step down, promising him a fair trial, and assured Iranians that the country would not fall into civil war but move toward democracy and stability.
  • These developments reflect escalating opposition leadership as the 46-year-old regime faces internal collapse and intensified external pressure, signaling a possible critical transition in Iran’s future.
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The Iranian regime may have been weakened by the war. At the same time, the country's exiled "crown prince" has urged the military to side with the people. "The cost of making a revolution has decreased," says Iran expert Arvin Khoshnood.

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"The end of the regime is near" in Iran, declared Monday to the AFP the son of the former Shah and one of the opposition figures in exile, Reza Pahlavi, calling on the West not to enter into further negotiations with the ruling religious system in Tehran. ...

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Iltalehti broke the news in Finland on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
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