Reza Pahlavi Calls for Defection of Iran’s Army Amid Protests

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi encouraged protesters against the Iranian government, assuring them that American assistance is forthcoming and urging the military to abandon the regime. He emphasized the need for the army to protect fellow citizens rather than the Islamic Republic, amidst reports of over 2,000 protester deaths. The U.S. has advised its citizens to leave Iran and condemned the regime’s violent crackdown, which French officials deem unprecedented. Pahlavi’s statements follow U.S. President Trump’s condemnation of the Iranian government’s actions.

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