Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi: Leaders of World Governments Have Entered into Negotiations with Me
Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, through the release of a message, announced negotiations with world government leaders regarding the period following the collapse of the regime.
Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi spoke at a press conference in Paris about the situation in Iran and the transitional period following the regime’s collapse. During this press conference, while pointing out that Ali Khamenei and his destructive cult are responsible for the destruction of Iran’s economy, he said: “Iran has been dragged into a war initiated by Ali Khamenei. He has plundered the infrastructure and national resources, squandered the nation’s wealth on building nuclear weapons, shattered Iran’s security, and robbed the people of national sovereignty.”
He stated in another part of his speech: “We now see that the regime is defeated and on the brink of collapse, and now is the time for ‘A New Iran’s Beginning.’ Credible reports indicate that Khamenei’s family and senior government officials are preparing to flee Iran. Khamenei directs this war from an underground bunker and uses people as human shields. Our future democracy will be based on Iran’s territorial integrity, individual freedom, and the separation of religion from politics.”
Reza Pahlavi added regarding the leadership of the transitional period following the fall of the Islamic Republic regime: “Today, it is clearer than ever that the Islamic Republic is collapsing. The regime is breathing its last across the country. The military and armed forces are fragmented, and the people are united. This is our country’s Berlin Wall moment. I am here today to offer myself to my compatriots to lead them on the path of peace and democratic transition. I am not seeking political leadership; rather, I want to help our great nation take steps toward stability, freedom, and justice at this critical moment.”
In response to the question “What plans do you have for the transition period from the Islamic Republic and beyond,” he said: “Do not underestimate the wisdom of the Iranian people. While they see the tools of repression disappearing, they can decide for their own future. In the coming days, we will present in greater detail how we will operate and the programs we are considering to the public and media. Regarding contact with the international community, I must say that in recent weeks, the views and approach of governments and some leaders who were not originally considering regime change have changed. They see that this system is collapsing and are wondering what will happen after the regime is gone, and for this reason, they have entered into negotiations with me.”
Crown Prince Pahlavi continued in response to the question “The British and French governments have still not spoken of regime change and are seeking negotiations and reduced tensions. What is your view on this and how can we engage in dialogue with the Europeans?”: “I have conveyed these messages to world leaders and I say again that conditions are changing and the level of the regime’s instability is evident, and it can be seen that the regime is disintegrating and on the verge of collapse. The fact is that continued appeasement by some countries and their fear of blackmail by the Islamic Republic benefits no one. Now there is an opportunity for European countries to understand that the time for change has come, and I want them to engage in dialogue with me so I can explain the transition process to them.”
He further stated: “The disappearance of the Islamic Republic will be a win-win scenario. The world can immediately help us and strengthen people who have become desirous of their freedom. The regime is currently at war with its own people, and the regime’s main fear is not an attack by Israel and America but fear of its own people. Western governments must understand this above all else and trust a nation that seeks peaceful relations with its neighbors. I ask them to stand on the right side of history this time and not miss the opportunity to overthrow the regime so that further harm is not inflicted on the Iranian people and the world.”
Reza Pahlavi also said at this press conference: “We stand at a crossroads. One road leads to bloodshed and chaos, the other to peaceful and democratic transition. The difference between these two paths depends on only one factor: whether the current Iranian regime is allowed to survive or not.”
He also addressed Ali Khamenei: “Step down, and if you do so, you will receive a fair trial and legal proceedings regarding your case, which is more than what you have ever provided to any Iranian.”
Crown Prince Reza also added regarding contact with military personnel, security officials, and police: “I am also establishing a formal channel for military, security, and police personnel to be in direct contact with me, my team, and our expanding operations. This is a secure platform for efficiently managing the growing volume of incoming communications and requests from those separating from the regime and seeking to join our movement.”
He also emphasized the transition period from the Islamic Republic and stated: “I have a clear program for transition and national renewal. Our transition and future democracy will be based on three fundamental principles: 1. Iran’s territorial integrity 2. Individual freedoms and equality of all citizens 3. Separation of religion from the state. The final form of this future democracy that we are pursuing will be that the Iranian people decide in a national referendum.”
