Washington DC [US], March 4 (ANI): Exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi on Wednesday urged Iranians living abroad to lobby their elected representatives and decision-makers to maintain international pressure until what he called the “collapse” of the Islamic Republic, days after the reported death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid escalating regional conflict.
In a video posted on X, Pahlavi told the diaspora the coming weeks are “sensitive” and “fateful” and asked them to intensify their advocacy. He praised recent activism overseas — highlighting participants in “Global Action Day” — for helping shift global opinion and persuading leaders to back the Iranian people.
“Dear Compatriots Abroad, your tireless efforts and passionate presence in recent weeks, and your unparalleled brilliance on ‘Global Action Day’, have played a key role in shifting global public opinion and compelling decision-makers to support the Iranian people. In the sensitive days and weeks ahead, your role in sustaining this support until the ignominious end of the Islamic Republic’s lifespan is vital,” he said.
Pahlavi urged supporters to contact officials in their countries of residence and press them to continue support “until the moment of the Islamic Republic’s collapse.” He also told them to stress Iran’s territorial integrity, demand full respect for the Iranian people’s choice of political system, and insist on measures to prevent civilian harm.
Beyond political lobbying, Pahlavi encouraged engagement with media and civil society to articulate the Iranian people’s demands and called for large-scale marches to demonstrate solidarity and amplify calls for change.
Describing the current moment as decisive for Iran’s future “for decades and centuries to come,” he invoked the Persian hero Arash, saying, “You are the children of Arash, who sacrificed his life with his arrow. Until the very last moment, devote your energy to sustaining global support for the eradication of this vile regime from the sacred soil of Iran.” He added that a “heavy burden of destiny” rests on Iranians worldwide and expressed confidence they would continue the struggle “until final victory.”
His remarks followed reported US-Israel joint strikes that killed Khamenei, after which Iran launched waves of drone and missile strikes targeting multiple Arab countries in the region in retaliation. (ANI)
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