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Exiled Prince Hails US-Israel Strike as "Beginning of the End" for Iran Regime

Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has declared that the joint US-Israel military strike which killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei marks the "beginning of the very end" of the Islamic Republic. He described the action as a long-awaited "game changer" that has been met with jubilation by Iranians at home and abroad. Pahlavi argues this decapitation strike will weaken the regime and allow the people to reclaim their country. He states he is preparing to lead a broad coalition for a democratic transition in Iran.

Key Points: Iran's Exiled Prince Pahlavi on US-Israel Strikes and Regime Collapse

  • Strike called a historic "game changer"
  • Pahlavi preparing for political transition
  • Goal is a shift to a democratic framework
  • Coalition forming to reclaim the country
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"Beginning of very end of the regime": Exiled crown prince Pahlavi on US-Israel strikes on Iran

Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi calls the US-Israel strike that killed Khamenei a "game changer" and the start of the Iranian regime's end.

"the beginning of the very end of the regime - Reza Pahlavi"

Washington DC, March 2

The US-Israel joint military strikes on Iran that led to the death of the Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei mark "the beginning of the very end of the regime," according to Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, asserting that the developments could pave the way for the Iranian people to reclaim their country.

In an interview with Fox News on Sunday, Pahlavi described the US action against the Islamic Republic as a "game changer", claiming that many Iranians, both within the country and in the diaspora, have welcomed the move.

"There's no question that this is the game changer we've been waiting for all this time. The jubilation of Iranians at home and abroad shows how much people were hoping for this moment," he said on Fox News' Sunday Morning Futures.

"We are so elated by the fact that now we have the beginning of the very end of the regime, because at least we are going to see more and more decimation of this regime, which can only equal the playing field so that the Iranian people could come back to the streets and claim their country back from this hated regime," the exiled Prince added.

Pahlavi argued that the latest strikes go beyond previous interventions, which were primarily aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear programme, noting that the current developments could significantly weaken the ruling establishment and accelerate its collapse.

"This is like a full decapitation of the regime and ultimately what will expedite its total collapse. The Iranian people have suffered too much to settle for anything less than that," he told Fox News. Pahlavi further stated that he is preparing for a potential political transition in Iran, envisioning a shift from the existing theocratic system to a democratic framework and stated that he is willing to lead a transitional process supported by a broad coalition of Iranians, including activists within the country and members of the military.

"I've been working with a number of Iranians from across the spectrum that are united in this on this purpose. We have the most diverse coalition of people dedicated to that process, representing different parts of the country, including religious minorities, ethnic groups that are all aligned in this national project that we have," he added.

Pahlavi's remarks come following US-Israel joint military strikes on Iran that led to the death of the country's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and his family on Sunday.

Following the strikes, Iran launched a wave of strikes, using drones and missiles targeting multiple arab countries in the region, as a retaliatory action by the Islamic Republic.

- ANI

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Priya S
Very complex situation. On one hand, no one should live under oppression. On the other, the US-Israel strikes set a dangerous precedent of regime change by force. As an Indian, I remember our own history with colonialism. The future of Iran must be decided by Iranians alone, not by foreign powers with their own agendas. 🤔
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Rohit P
The crown prince sounds optimistic, but replacing one ruler with another, even a secular one, doesn't guarantee democracy. Look at the chaos in Afghanistan and Iraq. India's interest is in a stable neighbor. Hope the Chabahar port project isn't derailed. This could become a bigger regional war very quickly.
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Sarah B
Reading this from Delhi. The immediate retaliation by Iran is worrying. If conflict spreads, it will affect global oil prices and our economy. The government needs to have a clear diplomatic strategy to protect Indian citizens and interests in the Gulf region. Safety of our diaspora is paramount.
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Vikram M
Prince Pahlavi talks of a "broad coalition", but is he the right person to lead? He's been in exile for decades. True change must come from within, from the youth and women who have been protesting on the streets. Foreign-backed leaders often lose legitimacy. Iran deserves genuine self-determination.
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Karthik V
A respectful criticism: This article seems to rely heavily on Pahlavi's interview with Fox News. It would be better to include perspectives from other Iranian groups or regional analysts to give a more balanced view. The situation is not as simple as "regime bad, prince good." The road ahead is fraught with challenges.

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