The prince's fateful message to the people, after the start of a direct war between Israel and the United States against Iran

Prince Reza Pahlavi issued a message to the Iranian nation moments after Israel's direct attack on Iran an hour ago.

This morning, in a development that many consider a turning point in regional equations, a direct war between Israel and the United States of America began against Iran; attacks that were accompanied by explosions in Tehran and several other cities and quickly transformed the country's security environment.

Israeli officials have announced the start of a “broad and targeted operation” against the Islamic Republic’s military and security structures, and American sources have confirmed Washington’s involvement in the attacks. At the same time, Iranian airspace was closed, communications were disrupted in some areas, and the capital was on high alert.

These developments are occurring in a situation where, over the past months, there has been talk of behind-the-scenes negotiations and trade-offs between Tehran and Washington; negotiations that have now practically reached a deadlock under the shadow of smoke and fire.

Following the start of the attacks, Prince Reza Pahlavi issued a message to the Iranian people, describing the current developments as "decisive moments" and speaking of the need to prepare for a decisive stage.

The full text of his message is as follows:

"My dear compatriots, fateful moments lie ahead of us.

The aid that the President of the United States promised to the brave people of Iran has now arrived. This is a humanitarian intervention, and its target is the Islamic Republic, its apparatus of repression, and its killing machine; not the great country and nation of Iran.

But despite this help, the final victory will still be ours. It is we, the Iranian people, who will finish the job in this final battle. The time to return to the streets is near.

"Now that the Islamic Republic is collapsing, my message to the country's military, law enforcement, and security forces is clear: You have sworn to be the protectors of Iran and the Iranian nation, not the protectors of the Islamic Republic and its leaders. Your duty is to defend the people, not to defend a regime that has held our homeland hostage through repression and crime. Join the nation and help ensure a stable and secure transition. Otherwise, you will sink with the broken ship of Khamenei and his regime."

Reza Pahlavi also issued a message to US President Donald Trump, saying: "The noble nation of Iran, despite the brutal repression and killings of this regime, has stood bravely for nearly two months. Now I ask you to exercise the utmost caution possible to protect the lives of civilians and my fellow countrymen. The people of Iran are your natural allies and the free world, and they will not forget your help during the most difficult period in Iran's contemporary history."

He continued his speech to the Iranian people as follows:

"To you, my dear compatriots in Iran,

In these critical hours and days, more than ever, we must remain focused on our ultimate goal: taking back Iran.

I ask you to stay in your homes for now and maintain your peace and security. Be vigilant and ready to return to the streets for final action at the appropriate time, which I will inform you in detail.

Follow my messages via social media and satellite media. If there is a disruption to the internet and satellite, I will be in touch with you via radio waves.

We are very close to the final victory. I want to be with you as soon as possible so that together we can take back and rebuild Iran.

"Perseverant Iran,"

The morning attacks and the political messages that followed indicate that the country has entered an unprecedented phase of external confrontation and internal crisis. The main question now is whether the ruling structure has the capacity to contain this simultaneous external and internal pressure, or is Iran on the verge of a fundamental change?

What is certain is that today's dawn was not just the beginning of a military operation, but rather the beginning of a new chapter in the struggle over Iran's future.