On the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi delivered a robust assertion condemning the revolution as the start of Iran’s decline beneath the Islamic Republic. He described February 11 (Bahman 22) as “the painful begin of a plunge into the abyss of the Islamic Republic,” marking a turning level when Iran misplaced its path to progress and prosperity.
In his assertion, Pahlavi criticized the elemental transformations imposed by the regime, stating that “the nation was changed by an ummah (Islamic group), freedom was murdered within the title of faith, and Iran’s gardens had been destroyed whereas cemeteries flourished.” He highlighted the oppression of girls, the erosion of spiritual freedom, and the financial devastation that has left Iranians more and more impoverished.
Pahlavi emphasised that the revolution was “an unholy alliance of crimson and black reactionaries”—a reference to leftist radicals and Islamic fundamentalists—who united in opposition to rationality and patriotism. However, he additionally expressed hope, stating that many Iranians nonetheless keep in mind “a distinct Iran—one which was affluent, protected, revered, and free.”
Acknowledging the teachings of historical past, he referred to as on Iranians to reclaim their nation and construct a greater future, stressing that “we’re an important nation, descended from hardworking women and men who as soon as remodeled a collapsing nation into a contemporary and thriving one.”
Reza Pahlavi described the Islamic Republic as being at its weakest, pointing to regional and world developments as “a historic alternative” for Iranians to take motion. He declared that he’s “standing on this struggle with a transparent and structured plan to reclaim Iran,” unveiling a five-point technique that outlines each the trail to victory and the roadmap for post-regime Iran.
Ending with a name to motion, he urged Iranians inside and outdoors the nation to take “one step for victory” in any method they’ll, stating:
“The nationwide revolution wants every certainly one of us—our homeland wants us all.”
“Long stay Iran,” he concluded.