Exiled Iranian royal heir Reza Pahlavi has publicly expressed support for the recent military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel against strategic targets inside Iran. In his remarks, he described the attacks as a major turning point in Iran’s political future, urging citizens to prepare for what he called a decisive struggle for change. His comments came shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that American forces were conducting operations aimed at destroying missile and military infrastructure across Iranian cities, including Tehran.
Trump framed the military action as a response to what he described as imminent threats to national and regional security. He stated that the goal of the operation was to cripple Iran’s missile capabilities and weaken its defense industry. In strong language shared on social media, he said American forces would dismantle missile production systems and significantly reduce Iran’s military power. The strikes have intensified global attention on the long-standing political and military tensions between Washington and Tehran.
In a message shared on social media platform X, Pahlavi wrote in Arabic and later translated into English that the situation represented what he called moments of destiny for the Iranian people. He framed the military intervention as humanitarian in purpose, arguing that the targets were not the Iranian nation but rather the political structure and security apparatus of the Islamic Republic. He emphasized that real political transformation would ultimately depend on the Iranian people themselves.
He continued by encouraging citizens to prepare for future political action while stressing caution during the ongoing conflict. Pahlavi urged supporters to stay focused on long-term goals while prioritizing personal safety. He also advised followers to remain at home temporarily, explaining that he would communicate future instructions through social media, satellite channels, and, if necessary, radio broadcasts in the event of communication disruptions.
Pahlavi also directed messages toward members of Iran’s military and security forces. He reminded them that their oath, in his view, was to protect the people rather than defend what he described as an oppressive political system. He called on them to support a peaceful transition of power, warning that continued loyalty to the current leadership could lead to political and historical consequences.
Turning his attention to international audiences, Pahlavi urged Trump and Western allies to exercise caution to avoid civilian casualties. He described the Iranian population as natural partners of democratic nations and said many Iranians would remember international support during what he called one of the most difficult periods in modern Iranian history.
Pahlavi, born in 1960 as the eldest son of former Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, has lived in political exile in the United States for years. He remains a vocal critic of Iran’s Islamic Republic government while continuing to advocate for political change in his homeland. His latest statements reflect growing political tensions between exile opposition figures and Iran’s current leadership as regional military conflicts continue to unfold.
