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Jilly_in_VA

(12,547 posts)
Wed Jun 25, 2025, 06:01 PM Jun 25

Iran's exiled crown prince sees a chance for regime change

Iran’s exiled crown prince says a revolution in his homeland can be led not from the streets of Tehran, but in an 18th-century conference center in the heart of Paris.

It’s a pitch that is inspiring hope, wariness and outright hostility among Iranians, even as President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between their country and Israel. Trump had just days ago pondered the idea of regime change — the overthrow of Iran’s ruling theocracy — something seen here in the French capital as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

“I am here today to submit myself to my compatriots, to lead them down this road to peace and a democratic transition,” Reza Pahlavi told a room of fewer than 100 people Monday. “I do not seek political power, but rather to help our great nation navigate through this critical hour toward stability, freedom, and justice.”

NBC News was among a clutch of journalists who attended the press conference in Maison de la Chimie, in Paris’ 7th Arrondissement, not far from the Eiffel Tower, to hear Pahlavi’s vision.

https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/iran-shah-reza-pahlavi-son-regime-change-trump-rcna214695

And the US needs to STAY THE HELL OUT OF IT! The last time we got into messing with Iranian politics (1953) it eventually led to what they have now.
PS) I remember when this guy was young, slender, and handsome. Wha happen?

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Iran's exiled crown prince sees a chance for regime change (Original Post) Jilly_in_VA Jun 25 OP
One way to unite Iran Easterncedar Jun 25 #1
Sure is, if we meddle Jilly_in_VA Jun 25 #3
Bring back the Shah of Iran's son. Botany Jun 25 #2
The Shaw was installed by the CIA. Blue Full Moon Jun 25 #4
What happened? The same thing that happens to everybody, if you live long enough. raccoon Jun 25 #5
Not the best spokesperson. TomSlick Jun 25 #6

Botany

(74,885 posts)
2. Bring back the Shah of Iran's son.
Wed Jun 25, 2025, 06:07 PM
Jun 25

What a great idea. BTW he should leave Paris and take his message to the people of Iran.

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