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‘Islamic Republic will fall...I'm calling for a surgical strike’: Reza Pahlavi

January 17, 2026

Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's late Shah, has expressed confidence that mass protests will lead to the downfall of Iran's clerical regime. He called for international support while criticizing the Iranian government's violent suppression of demonstrations, as President Trump remains non-committal on direct intervention.

Iranian opposition leader Reza Pahlavi speaks during a news conference on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

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Reza Pahlavi is a prominent Iranian opposition leader.
He believes the Islamic Republic of Iran will collapse due to ongoing protests.
Pahlavi is urging for global action to support Iranian demonstrators.
Protests have intensified over severe economic conditions, leading to a rising death toll.
President Trump has not yet committed to direct intervention in the unrest.

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‘Islamic Republic will fall...I'm calling for a surgical strike’: Reza Pahlavi

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