L-R: Pahlavi, Khamenei
By agency reports
Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, leader of Iran’s opposition, has declared that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s regime is on the verge of collapse.
In his interview with Fox News, Pahlavi described a government weakened from within, and urged Khamenei to quit with defections spreading across military and civilian institutions.
He stated: “As to Ali Khamenei’s status, who knows, but in a way, the regime is crumbling and it’s very close to collapsing.”
According to Pahlavi, the opposition has seen tens of thousands of applicants joining its campaign, not only from the military and paramilitary but also from the civilian bureaucracy and government ministries.
He argued that this broad participation is a clear sign that the regime is losing its grip on power.
Pahlavi emphasized that the Iranian people’s courage has created unprecedented momentum.
He explained that the protests, combined with defections, are bringing the regime “to its knees.”
He insisted that the collapse is inevitable and that the ruling elite can no longer suppress the will of the people.
The opposition leader also pointed to the growing solidarity among merchants and professionals, who have joined demonstrations across the country.
This, he said, reflects a national awakening that cuts across social and economic classes.
Most significantly, Pahlavi confirmed his intention to physically return to Iran when circumstances permit.
“I am more than ever ready to step into Iran as soon as the situation warrants and I will be there with my compatriots to lead the ultimate battle,” he declared.
This commitment to personal presence during Iran’s potential transformation underscores the seriousness of his leadership claims and willingness to share the risks faced by opposition members inside the country.
