Agreement with Islamic Republic impossible, says Iran’s exiled Prince
Speaking to the US-based television network EWTN on Friday, Prince Reza Pahlavi said, “This regime in four decades has proven to be unreliable, dubious, untrustworthy, and I don't think it is ever possible to come to any deal with it.”
According to a report by Iran International on X, Iran's exiled prince, Reza Pahlavi, has made a bold declaration that reaching a reliable agreement with the Islamic Republic is impossible.
This statement is rooted in the country's four-decade history of hostility with other nations and its oppressive regime.
As the eldest son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, Reza Pahlavi has been an outspoken critic of the Islamic Republic government.
Pahlavi described the Islamic Republic as inherently hostile to principles such as equality, human rights, and freedom, emphasizing that it operates as an extremist ideological system.
“It is an ideological radical regime that wants to export its ideology, while repressing its own people at home and trying to change the world the way they want to see it abroad.”
He said that the Iranian people are the only ones capable of enacting meaningful change. "The solution is to make sure that the Iranian people have a better equal playing field so they internally bring pressure that will force the regime to collapse.
"That should be the foundation of the approach to the Iranian solution, which will ultimately make America breathe easier — not by deploying its fleets to maintain stability, but by depending on a nation that is freed from a regime that, unlike them, celebrates martyrdom and death."
Pahlavi's stance on the matter is not surprising, given his family's complex history with the Iranian government.
His father was overthrown in 1979, and he has since been living in exile. Despite this, Pahlavi has continued to advocate for democracy and human rights in Iran.
The Islamic Republic's four-decade history of hostility is marked by various incidents, including the Iran-Iraq War, tensions with neighboring countries, and human rights abuses.
Pahlavi's declaration shows the challenges of negotiating with a government known for its rigid stance and lack of willingness to compromise.
Reza Pahlavi envisions a secular, parliamentary democracy for Iran, where human rights are respected and the people have a say in their government.
He has called for the separation of religion and state, free and fair elections, and the protection of individual freedoms.
Pahlavi's message resonates with many Iranians, particularly the younger generation, who are seeking change and reform.
Pahlavi's efforts have garnered international attention, with many countries expressing support for his vision of a democratic Iran.
His recent visit to Israel, where he met with President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, underscores the growing recognition of his role as a unifying figure for the Iranian opposition.
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