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Exiled Iran Prince Urges US, Israel to Dismantle Regime, Spare Civilians

Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has publicly called for the dismantling of the Islamic Republic, distinguishing the regime from the Iranian people. He directly appealed to US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to target the regime's repressive apparatus while protecting civilian infrastructure needed for rebuilding. The appeal comes amid regional tensions, with Kuwait and the UAE confirming interceptions of missile and drone attacks reportedly from Iran. Meanwhile, the Israel Defence Forces reported discovering weapons, including an anti-tank missile post, in southern Lebanon.

Key Points: Iran's Exiled Prince Pahlavi Appeals to Trump, Netanyahu on Regime

  • Exiled prince appeals to US & Israel
  • Calls to spare civilian infrastructure
  • Kuwait responds to missile attacks
  • IDF finds weapons in Lebanon
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Iran's Exiled Crown Prince appeals to US, Israel to "dismantle" regime; spare civilian infra

Reza Pahlavi calls for dismantling Iran's Islamic Republic, asks US and Israel to target regime but spare civilian infrastructure for future rebuild.

"Iran is not the Islamic Republic... The regime must be dismantled. - Reza Pahlavi"

Tehran, March 23

Iran's Exiled Crowned Prince Reza Pahlavi on Saturday asserted that Iran is not the Islamic Republic, adding that the regime here must be dismantled.

Pahlavi appealed to US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to continue targeting the regime and its apparatus of repression, while sparing the civilian infrastructure.

In a post on X, he said, "Iran is not the Islamic Republic. Iran's civilian infrastructure belongs to the Iranian people and to the future of a free Iran. The Islamic Republic's infrastructure is the machinery of repression and terror used to keep that future from becoming reality. Iran must be protected. The regime must be dismantled."

He further said, "I ask President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu to continue targeting the regime and its apparatus of repression, while sparing the civilian infrastructure, Iranians will need to rebuild our country. With the support of the US and Israel, and above all, the sacrifice of Iranian patriots, the hour of Iran's freedom is at hand. Long live Iran!"

Meanwhile, Kuwait has become the latest Gulf country to announce it is responding to missile and drone attacks. In a statement, the Kuwaiti army said the sound of explosions is the result of interceptions and called on people to adhere to the authorities' instructions, as per Al Jazeera.

The Israel Defence Forces, meanwhile, said that they discovered several weapons in Southern Lebanon.

In a post on X, the IDF said, "DISCOVERED: IDF soldiers found an anti-tank missile post and weapons while operating in southern Lebanon."

Meanwhile, falling shrapnel has been reported in several locations across southern and central Israel after another round of Iranian missile attacks, as reported by Al Jazeera.

The UAE's air defences are currently dealing with missile attacks and incoming drones from Iran, and the Ministry of Defence confirms that the sounds heard in scattered areas of the country are the result of air defence systems intercepting ballistic missiles, as well as fighter jets intercepting drones and loitering munitions, an official statement said.

- ANI

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Priya S
This is heartbreaking. No matter the politics, civilians always pay the price. Spare the infrastructure, yes, but is that even possible in modern warfare? The region needs peace, not more intervention. My thoughts are with the ordinary people caught in this.
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Arjun K
Interesting to see an exiled prince asking for foreign help. Reminds me of our own history lessons about colonialism. The US and Israel have their own interests, not Iran's freedom. Iranians themselves must shape their destiny.
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Sarah B
The article mentions attacks reaching Kuwait and the UAE now. This escalation is terrifying for global stability. India has strong ties and many citizens in the Gulf. Our government must prioritize diplomacy and the safety of Indians abroad.
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Vikram M
With respect, I disagree with the prince's approach. Inviting foreign military action, even against a repressive regime, rarely leads to lasting peace or freedom. Look at Iraq, Libya. The "hour of freedom" he speaks of could become decades of chaos.
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Kavya N
The human cost is all that matters. Missiles, drones, shrapnel falling on cities... this is a nightmare for families. As a mother, I can only think of the children. The world needs to de-escalate, not choose sides. 🙏

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