Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the late Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, issued a written statement following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
"THE REGIME HAS EFFECTIVELY COME TO AN END"
Describing Khamenei as a "bloodthirsty despot," Pahlavi stated, "Khamenei, the murderer of tens of thousands of Iran's bravest children, has been wiped from the stage of history. With his death, the Islamic Republic of Iran has effectively come to an end and will very soon be relegated to the dustbin of history."
STERN RESPONSE TO SUCCESSION DEBATES
Arguing that no one can be brought in to replace Khamenei, Pahlavi said, "Any attempt by the remnants of the regime to appoint a successor to Khamenei is doomed to fail from the very beginning. Whoever they bring in as his replacement will have neither legitimacy nor longevity, and will undoubtedly be considered complicit in the regime's crimes."
CALL TO SECURITY FORCES AND THE PUBLIC
Addressing the Iranian military and law enforcement, Pahlavi called out, "Efforts to keep a collapsing regime afloat will be futile. This is your last opportunity to stand with the nation, to ensure Iran's stable transition to a free and prosperous future, and to play a role in building that future."
Addressing the Iranian people, Pahlavi added, "This could be the beginning of our great national celebration; however, it is not the end of the road. Be vigilant and prepared. The time for a broad and determined presence in the streets is very near. With unity and determination, we will reach final victory and celebrate Iran's freedom across every corner of our beloved homeland."
News Source: 12punto
