US EditionSon of Iran's late shah says 'final victory' near
Reza Pahlavi urges Iranians to stay vigilant and prepare for a final uprising amid US-Israeli strikes and Khamenei's reported death, signaling a possible end to the Islamic Republic.
- Following confirmation of Khamenei's death on February 28, Reza Pahlavi called for action and urged security forces not to support the regime.
- Having lived in exile for decades, Reza Pahlavi, exiled son of Iran's last Shah, left Iran at 17 and has spent over 40 years advocating nonviolent change while remaining controversial inside Iran.
- Pahlavi's plan envisions a new constitution and referendum, followed by free elections with international oversight, as outlined in the Emergency Phase Booklet of his Iran Prosperity Project.
- Diaspora protesters on February 28 displayed flags and posters, while polls and analysts indicate Pahlavi's backing exceeds other opposition figures amid domestic uncertainty.
- With Khamenei gone, analysts warn Tehran's regime could be overthrown, but Iran's opposition remains fragmented, and Pahlavi praised US and Israel strikes, complicating the transition.
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After the death of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iranians had a chance to determine the direction of their country's development and influence its future.
The possibility that Iranians will use the military strikes and the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to overthrow the government and change the regime is naive, many analysts warn. There are still police and Islamic Revolutionary Guards soldiers on the streets, and their numbers have increased since the attacks. Although people cautiously celebrated Khamenei's death on Saturday, pro-government mourning events are already taking place on Sunday.
Reactions are pouring in from around the world to the assassination of Iranian religious leader Ali Khamenei, with the EU saying it hopes for greater freedom for Iranians, while Iran's allies Russia and China consider it an unacceptable act.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas today expressed hope that the Iranian people would have more freedom following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while warning of the increased risk of the conflict spreading to the region.
EU Says Khamenei’s Killing Brings Both Hope and Peril
Top EU officials said Sunday the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes could spell "hope" for the country -- but carried a serious risk of regional instability. European Union's top diplomat Kaja Kallas described Khamenei's death as "a defining moment in Iran's history", while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said it spurred "renewed hope for the people of Iran". "At the same time, this moment car
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