Exiled crown prince of Iran: Trump is ready to help & l will soon be by your side.

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Crown Prince @PahlaviReza sends a new message to the anti-regime protesters and speaks about Trump’s reaction:

“By your widespread and courageous presence in the streets across Iran for the third consecutive night, you have severely weakened Khamenei’s repressive apparatus and his regime.

Reliable reports have reached me indicating that the Islamic Republic is facing a severe shortage of mercenaries to confront the millions of people in the streets, and so far many armed and security forces have left their workplaces or disobeyed orders to suppress the people.

What remains for Khamenei is a minority of violent mercenaries who, like their criminal leader, are non-Iranian and anti-Iranian, and consider you—the great nation of Iran—their enemy. Know that they will face consequences for their actions.

While reiterating my second call for 6:00 PM today, Sunday (21 Dey), I ask all of you to go to the main streets of the cities in groups with your friends and family members; along the way, do not separate from one another or from the crowds of people; and do not take side streets that could endanger your lives.

Know that you are not alone. Your compatriots around the world are proudly shouting your voice, and you will surely see images of their numerous and widespread presence on television screens.

The world today stands with your national revolution and admires your courage. In particular, President Trump, as the leader of the free world, has closely observed your indescribable bravery and has declared that he is ready to help you.

Do not abandon the streets. My heart is with you. I know that I will soon be by your side”

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BREAKING - IRAN TO PROTESTERS: BACK DOWN OR DIE

Iran’s Attorney General, Mohammad Movahedi Azad, says anyone involved in the protests could face “waging war against God” charges.

That means the death penalty.

He told prosecutors to move fast and hit hard, calling protesters traitors helping foreign enemies.

It’s all out in the open now. Iran’s regime is straight up saying: back down, or we’ll kill you.

Source: i24NEWS

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Yup. Drop pallets in cities that are free.

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Is Prince Reza the lesser of evils, just as bad, or actually good for the future of Iran and geopolitics relations if he returns to power?

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Potential Negatives: Why Some See Him as Just as Bad or the Lesser Evil

Critics, including some Iranian activists, academics, and Western analysts, argue he’s an outdated figure whose return could lead to instability, division, or a new form of authoritarianism. Key concerns:

• Exile and Disconnect: After 45+ years abroad, he lacks hands-on political experience, a strong organizational base inside Iran, or a broad constituency beyond monarchists. Some say his support is overstated—protests are driven by economic hardship and demands for systemic change, not necessarily a Pahlavi restoration. He left an opposition coalition at Georgetown University to “go it alone,” alienating potential allies and proving divisive rather than unifying. A TIME piece calls him a “pretender in exile” making unkeepable promises, warning that Iran needs international solidarity and sanctions, not a figurehead.

• Risk of Imposed Rule or Chaos: While he talks democracy, skeptics fear his “transitional” role could evolve into de facto monarchy via control of security forces, echoing historical power grabs. Iran’s opposition is fragmented (monarchists vs. republicans, left vs. right), and imposing Pahlavi might spark civil war or fragmentation, similar to post-regime collapses elsewhere. Even if he’s “nice,” as Trump recently called him, U.S. hesitation to endorse reflects caution about backing exiles who may not deliver.

• Geopolitical Downsides: A Pahlavi return might alienate regime hardliners or nationalists who see him as a Western puppet, prolonging internal conflict. The Shah’s era had close U.S./Israel ties but also bred resentment leading to the revolution. Critics argue real change must come from within Iran via evolution or reform, not an exile with “brand recognition” but no mandate. On X, some dismiss him as an “obstacle to overthrow” or irrelevant, emphasizing street protesters over nostalgic monarchy.

Overall Assessment

If you’re looking for a clear “good/bad” verdict, there isn’t one—it’s polarized. For many Iranians weary of the regime’s repression, economic failures, and isolation, Pahlavi represents hope for a return to pre-1979 stability and global integration, making him at least the “lesser evil” or potentially transformative for geopolitics by reducing Iran’s role in proxy wars and extremism. But for others, he’s a relic who could exacerbate divisions without addressing root issues like inequality or ethnic tensions. Recent events (protests since late 2025) have amplified his visibility, with slogans invoking his name, but polls or data from inside Iran are unreliable due to censorship.
Iranian history shows regimes fall when internal pressures mount, and external factors (like sanctions) accelerate it. If Pahlavi returns, success would hinge on broad buy-in from Iranians, not just diaspora hype. For deeper dives, check sources like the Council on Foreign Relations or Iran International for balanced takes.

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