Reza Pahlavi calls on protesters: 'Do not leave the streets'

Reza Pahlavi, the eldest son of the deposed Shah of Iran who lives in exile, addressed the public continuing their protests across Iran in a video message. Emphasizing that the demonstrations have continued uninterrupted for three nights, Pahlavi said that the determined stance of the protesters has deeply shaken the regime.

Pahlavi stated, 'With your strong and courageous presence, you have seriously weakened Ali Khamenei's oppression and the Iranian regime.' Noting that he has received reliable information that the regime is struggling both to find security forces and to cope with the millions of people on the streets, Pahlavi said, 'So far, many members of the armed forces and security forces have abandoned their posts or disobeyed orders to suppress the people.'

Claiming that the only thing left in the hands of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei is a narrow group of violent mercenaries hostile to the Iranian people, Pahlavi argued that the actions of this group would not go unanswered. Reiterating his call for unity, which he has expressed before, Pahlavi addressed the Iranian people with these words:

'Know that you are not alone. Your fellow citizens around the world are proudly shouting your voice, and you will surely see their images on television screens.'

HE REMINDED OF TRUMP'S STATEMENT

Stating that the world stands with the national revolution in Iran, Pahlavi expressed that the courage of the Iranian people is being watched with appreciation on a global scale. Referring to the statement by US President Donald Trump, Pahlavi said, 'In particular, the leader of the free world, US President Donald Trump, has carefully observed your indescribable courage and announced that he is ready to help you. Do not leave the streets. My heart is with you. I know that I will be with you soon.'