Exiled crown prince calls on Iranian people to 'finish the job,' cheers Trump's 'humanitarian intervention'

Fox News - World Political StrategyNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Alexandra Koch,Michael DorganFebruary 28, 2026 at 04:43 PM

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Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has called on Iranians to overthrow the current regime following reported joint U.S.-Israeli strikes. Pahlavi described the strikes as "humanitarian intervention" targeting the Islamic Republic, not the Iranian people, and urged the U.S. to protect civilian lives. He appealed to Iran's military and security forces to defect from the regime and join the people, promising a stable transition. While predicting the regime's collapse, Pahlavi advised citizens to remain home for now, awaiting his signal to return to the streets for a final push. He framed the moment as a decisive opportunity for Iranians to reclaim their country.

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Pahlavi warned citizens to remain in their homes and stay vigilant so that when he announces an "appropriate time," Iranians can "return to the streets for the final action."

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Pahlavi issued a blunt warning to Iran’s military, police and security services, urging them to break ranks with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Pahlavi urged Iranians to abandon the regime and called on security forces to defect.

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Reza Pahlavi described the joint U.S.-Israeli attack on the country as promised "aid" and an act of "humanitarian intervention" by President Donald Trump.

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Pahlavi declared that the Islamic Republic is collapsing.

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Israel 50% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 50% United States 60% Islamic Republic ×470% Donald Trump 70% Reza Pahlavi ×790% Iran ×790%

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iranian regime change 90% reza pahlavi 80% humanitarian intervention 80% security forces 70% islamic republic 70% political unrest 60% trump 60% khamenei 50% exiled crown prince 50% u.s.-israeli attack 40%