Summary
Reza Pahlavi, Iran's exiled former crown prince, urged President Trump to take military action against Iran's government to support protesters. Pahlavi spoke in the U.S., expressing that the regime would fall more quickly with external help. He outlined steps for Iran's future governance and called for international aid.
Key Facts
- Reza Pahlavi is the exiled former crown prince of Iran.
- Pahlavi urged President Trump to strike Iran to help protesters.
- Pahlavi spoke at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
- He suggested targeting Iran's Revolutionary Guards for strikes.
- Pahlavi estimated 12,000 deaths in protests; this number is unconfirmed.
- President Trump has said Iranian killings are slowing due to U.S. pressure.
- The U.S. is moving military assets to prepare for possible action.
- Some U.S. officials and allies doubt strikes on Tehran would change the regime.
- Pahlavi proposed international help, such as restoring internet access in Iran.
