Global Solidarity of Iranians, a United Voice in Support of the Iranian People

Prince Reza Pahlavi announced in a message the global solidarity of Iranians and their decisive role in supporting the people of Iran.

In recent days, extensive marches and gatherings of Iranians outside the country in various parts of the world, from Australia and Europe to Canada and the United States, have received widespread coverage in the media and international political circles. This numerous and coordinated presence is a clear sign of the global solidarity of Iranians and their efforts to gain public support from around the world for the Iranian people.

These movements are taking place at a time when the Islamic Republic, through intensified suppression, killing of protesters, and imposing broad restrictions, has dramatically increased the cost of protest and the presence of people on Iran’s streets. In such an atmosphere, the role of Iranians outside the country in bringing the voice of the Iranian people to international organizations and governments around the world has become more important than ever before.

In this regard, Prince Reza Pahlavi, by issuing a message, while thanking the recent activities of Iranians outside the country, has emphasized the necessity of continuity, coordination, and purposeful direction of these efforts. In his message, he said:

“Dear Iranians abroad,

Your great and magnificent marches in recent days, throughout the four corners of the world, from Australia across Europe, to Canada and America, have given strength and hope to our brave compatriots in our occupied homeland. Your voice is the voice of the Iranian nation. I am grateful and appreciative of you.

Today, at a time when the Islamic Republic, through ruthless killing and military rule, has greatly increased the cost of people’s presence on Iran’s streets, your responsibility in gaining international support for our compatriots is heavier. The importance of your role is greater than ever. The continuation of your activities is necessary and essential: broader, more coordinated, more cohesive, and more purposeful.

As I announced at a recent press conference in Washington, at this stage, we have six specific demands from the international community. All activities of Iranians outside the country, from gatherings and sit-ins and marches, to dialogue and correspondence with decision-makers and legislators, and to informing through media and online networks, should be focused around these six demands:

First: Protection of the Iranian people by weakening the regime’s repression machine; especially by targeting the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, its commanders, command structure, and infrastructure.

Second: Maximum economic pressure by freezing the regime’s assets throughout the world and targeting its secret tanker network, known as the “Ghost Fleet.”

Third: Providing free internet to Iran through Starlink and other tools of secure communication and disabling the regime’s capability to cut off internet.

Fourth: Expulsion of the regime’s diplomats and legal prosecution of criminals against humanity.

Fifth: Immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners.

And Sixth: Readiness for democratic transition in Iran and recognition of a legitimate transitional government.

I ask all of you to remain united under Iran’s lion and sun flag; a flag that tens of thousands of brave Iranians have sacrificed their lives to raise again. Set aside personal differences, avoid duplication and separate programs in one city, align and coordinate efforts to be more effective. Remember that in the eyes of the world, you are representatives of the great nation of Iran; therefore, your conduct must be worthy, civilized, and in line with Iranian ethics and culture.

My team and I are carefully monitoring your coordinated activities. Soon, programs related to the “International Day of Action and Solidarity with Iran’s National Revolution” will be announced.

Our noble compatriots in Iran, who are bound by the occupying regime of the Islamic Republic, are looking to us. Let us join hands so that their suffering ends sooner; so that they reach the freedom and prosperity they deserve. That day is closer than ever.

Long live Iran!”

This message, by setting six specific demands from the international community, seeks to take the activities of Iranians outside the country out of a scattered state and direct them toward cohesive, coordinated, and effective activism; activism that can play a determining role in the political and diplomatic equations related to Iran.