16.01.2026 19:50
Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's deposed Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, made statements regarding the ongoing protests in his country. Pahlavi, who called on the international community for help, stated that the protesters are in urgent need of assistance. He expressed his intention to return to Iran and that he is in a position to manage a stable transition process in his country. Pahlavi mentioned that he has a comprehensive plan for an orderly transition and that this plan is ready to be implemented immediately.
The son of Iran's deposed Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, known as Reza Pahlavi, made striking statements regarding the ongoing protests in the country. Pahlavi called on the international community, stating that the protesters are in urgent need of help, and announced that he would return to Iran. The crown prince said, "I am in a unique position to ensure a stable transition. I have a comprehensive plan for an orderly transition, and this plan is ready to be implemented immediately."
Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's deposed Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, continues to make statements regarding the ongoing protests in the country. According to a report by Sky News, Pahlavi called on the international community, stating that the protesters are in urgent need of help, and announced that he would return to Iran.
"MY BRAVE CITIZENS NEED URGENT HELP"
In a written statement addressing the Iranian people, Pahlavi harshly criticized the current regime in the country. Claiming that the regime in Iran is increasing violence to maintain its power, Pahlavi stated, "My brave citizens... are currently in urgent need of your help."
"THE REGIME ATTACKS LIKE A WOUNDED ANIMAL"
Suggesting that the current administration is in a serious crisis, Pahlavi stated that the Iranian regime is on the brink of conflict, saying it is "attacking like a wounded animal" to cling to power.
LEADERSHIP MESSAGE: I HAVE MADE THIS PROMISE THROUGHOUT MY LIFE
Reza Pahlavi once again emphasized that he is ready to take on a leadership role in a new administration to be established in Iran, stating:
"Today, while my citizens expect leadership from me, I reaffirm the promise I made throughout my life to reclaim our country from the anti-Iranian enemy forces that occupy it and kill our children."
Pahlavi, who recently stated that he plans to return to Iran, claimed that he is in a position to manage a stable transition process.
Pahlavi, who said, "I will return to Iran. I am in a unique position to ensure a stable transition," asserted that this call is not a personal opinion but a demand from the people, using the following expressions: "This is not my opinion. This is the decision that the people have made loudly and clearly amidst the bullets."
"MY TRANSITION PLAN IS READY"
Pahlavi also announced that he has a comprehensive plan for an orderly transition process in Iran. Stating that the plan is ready, Pahlavi said, "I have a comprehensive plan for an orderly transition, and this plan is ready to be implemented immediately."
THE COUNTRY HAS BEEN IN PROTEST SINCE DECEMBER 28
Protests initiated by tradesmen due to the significant devaluation of the currency and inflation in Iran spread across the country on December 28, 2025.
The U.S.-based Iran Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reported that so far, 2,677 people have been killed in the protests, and 2,600 have been injured.
According to HRANA, 19,097 people have also been detained.
Iranian officials have not yet made a statement regarding the death toll.