Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last Shah, stated that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been erased from history, signifying the end of the Islamic Republic. Pahlavi addressed Iranians, labeling Khamenei as a “bloodthirsty despot” responsible for the deaths of many Iranians.
He emphasized that with Khamenei’s demise, the Islamic Republic’s era is coming to a close and any attempt to appoint a successor by regime loyalists is destined to fail. Pahlavi urged Iran’s security forces to abandon the collapsing regime and support a stable transition towards a free and prosperous future.
Pahlavi, heir to the Peacock Throne, has been in exile in the United States and has advocated for anti-regime movements. He envisions himself as a transitional leader who could lead Iran towards democracy post-Khamenei’s rule.
