Reza Pahlavi, the son of the former Shah of Iran, message for Donald Trump, after the attack on the country
Reza Pahlavi, the son of the former Shah of Iran, delivered a message on the X platform on Saturday after the US military attack on Iran. He told the Iranians that American aid had “arrived” but urged US leaders, including President Donald Trump, to act cautiously to protect civilian lives.
Reza Pahlavi, son of the former Shah of Iran. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
Pahlavi emphasized that the intervention is humanitarian in nature, targeting the Islamic Republic and its repressive apparatus, not the Iranian people.
“Even with the arrival of this aid, the final victory will be achieved by our hands. We, the Iranian people, will end this final struggle. The time to return to the streets is drawing near.” he stated.
The former shah's son also sent a message to Iran's military, police and security forces, urging them to join the people.
“You took an oath to protect Iran and the Iranian people — not the Islamic Republic and its leaders. Your duty is to defend the people, not a regime that has taken our country hostage through repression and murder. Join the people and help achieve a stable and secure transition.” Pahlavi relayed.
Reza Pahlavi also sent a direct message to American President Donald Trump.
“I ask you to act with utmost caution to protect the lives of civilians and my countrymen. The people of Iran are your natural ally and the free world, and will never forget your support during the most difficult period in Iran's contemporary history.” he declared.
He urged Iranians to stay safe in their homes until the “right time” to return to the streets: “I am asking you to stay in your homes for now and stay safe. Be alert and ready so that at the right time—which I will precisely announce—you can return to the streets for the final action.”
His message ended with a call for unity and hope.
“We are very close to the final victory. I want to be with you as soon as possible so that together we can reconquer and rebuild Iran. Long live Iran!” he concluded.
Iran's capital was hit by heavy explosions, including near administrative buildings near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after a rocket attack claimed by Israel. President Donald Trump has announced that the US has begun a military campaign.
US President Donald Trump says joint US-Israeli attacks on Iran are aimed at “eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime”.
“Not long ago, the US military began a large-scale military operation in Iran. Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating threats from the Iranian regime, a violent group of very tough and terrible people,” President Trump said in the video.
