07.01.2026 14:03
As the death toll in the protests that have been ongoing in Iran for 10 days rises to 36, a striking message has emerged for the country that has turned into a fire zone. Reza Pahlavi, the son of the former Shah of Iran, claimed that the Islamic Republic of Iran has entered a process of collapse, stating, "now is the time to act." Pahlavi noted that preparations for the transition period have been completed, emphasizing that the end of the regime is inevitable.
The Iran Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reported that the number of people who lost their lives in the protests that began due to economic issues has risen to 36.
In a report published on the website of HRANA, based in the United States, information was provided about the protests that have been ongoing in the country for 10 days. According to this report, during this period, protests occurred in 27 out of the 31 provinces of the country, resulting in the deaths of 34 protesters and 2 individuals affiliated with security forces.
MORE THAN 2,000 ARRESTS
In the protests that occurred at a total of 285 points across the country, dozens of people were injured, and 2,076 individuals were detained. It was stated that the injuries were largely due to being hit by rubber and plastic bullets. No official statement has been made by Iranian authorities regarding those who died or were injured in the protests.
STRIKING MOVE FROM THE TEHRAN ADMINISTRATION
As the protests continue on their 10th day, it has been reported that the Tehran administration is considering making monthly payments of $7 to the public in an effort to calm the reactions stemming from the economic crisis. Government spokesperson Fatameh Mohajerani stated that this support aims to maintain the purchasing power of households and reduce inflation. However, comments suggest that the impact of this amount will be limited due to the high cost of living. On the other hand, it is expressed that the Central Bank of Iran has decided to reduce the subsidy rate for the exchange rate provided to importers and producers, which could quickly reflect on product prices and potentially escalate the protests that began for economic reasons.
MESSAGE TO THE USA: "I AM READY"
As developments are closely monitored, the statements of Reza Pahlavi, the son of the Iranian Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who was sent into exile in 1979, have also drawn attention. Living in exile in the USA, Pahlavi argued in an article published in the Washington Post that the Tehran administration has lost its legitimacy and made evaluations regarding the protests. In a television program, Pahlavi also called on the Iranian people to "free themselves from the tyrannical regime." It was noted that Pahlavi has made similar calls in previous years.
NETANYAHU'S CLOSE FRIEND
The close relationship between Reza Pahlavi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also come to the fore. It was noted that Pahlavi visited Israel in 2023 and met with Netanyahu, and that images of him praying at the Western Wall in East Jerusalem had previously been made public. It was reported that Pahlavi's daughter, Iman Pahlavi, married Bradley Sherman, who is of Jewish descent, in Paris, and that Jewish traditions were included in the wedding ceremony.