Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and his daughter Princess Noor Pahlavi officially spoke out following reports that Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had been killed. The exiled royal family's response came amid reports of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes targeting leadership sites.
On Instagram, Princess Noor Pahlavi described the emotions of many Iranians at this moment as a "painful relief." She shared that the people had endured decades under a violent theocratic regime, and any crack in that apparatus brought an enormous sense of release.
She also posted multiple videos showing people celebrating in the streets after receiving the news about the Supreme Leader. According to Princess Noor, these smiles were proof that the people had suffered far too long under the harsh rule of the current regime.
Declaration of the Islamic Republic's End
Meanwhile, Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi — son of Iran's last Shah — stated on platform X that Khamenei's death marked the de facto end of the Islamic Republic. He called the Iranian leader someone who had been "erased from history" and argued that any attempt to appoint a successor at this point would lack legitimacy.
Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi issued an important appeal to Iran's military, security, and police forces. He urged them to stop protecting the current regime and instead stand with the people to ensure a stable transition toward a freer and more prosperous Iran.
He also encouraged citizens within the country to unite and prepare for the decisive phase ahead. According to the Crown Prince, the moment for people to appear en masse on the streets was approaching, marking a crucial turning point for the future of this Gulf nation.
The Pahlavi family has lived in exile since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, when Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi left the country. Since then, the clerical government has taken power and completely transformed the political landscape of Iran to this day.
