Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s late shah currently living in exile in the United States, has issued a fresh call to action for protesters back in his homeland. In a video message shared across social media on Saturday, he urged Iranians to shift their strategy toward more targeted demonstrations. He argued that the movement should move beyond simply marching in the streets and focus on a more ambitious objective.
Pahlavi believes that the current momentum provides an opportunity for protesters to take control of major city centers and maintain their positions there. He stressed that the goal is no longer just about visibility, but about physical occupation and holding key urban spaces to exert greater pressure on the current administration.
The exiled figure called for a surge in protests throughout Saturday and Sunday, signaling what he hopes will be a turning point in the ongoing civil unrest. He also touched on his own future, telling his followers that he is actively preparing to return to Iran. Pahlavi expressed a strong sense of optimism, stating that he believes the day of his return is very near.
As the situation in Iran remains tense, this latest message from the former crown prince adds a new layer of complexity to the opposition’s efforts. By encouraging a move toward seizing and holding territory within cities, he is advocating for a more confrontational approach than previous waves of protests, raising questions about how security forces and the general public will respond in the coming days.
