Son of former Iranian monarch calls for ‘targeted intervention’ to hasten regime’s collapse

Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's former monarch, is advocating for "targeted intervention" from the international community to accelerate the collapse of the current Islamic regime. Pahlavi, who has been outside Iran since 1979, claims he is uniquely positioned to lead a successor government amidst ongoing mass protests that have resulted in thousands of deaths. He urges the West to provide support that weakens the regime's repressive capabilities, specifically targeting the Revolutionary Guards. While Pahlavi asserts the regime's downfall is inevitable, he believes international action will expedite the process and save lives. His call comes after large-scale anti-government protests began in Iran in late December.