Iran's Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi called out the Islamic Republic's regime in a post on X on Saturday night after the execution of an Iranian national accused of spying for Israel.
Aghil Keshavarz, a Shahrood University student, was executed on Saturday, after Iran's judiciary convicted him of spying for Israel.
"The Islamic Republic’s murder of Aghil Keshavarz is clear evidence of its weakness. Khamenei and his regime are taking out revenge for their defeat in the 12 Day War by murdering Iran’s innocent youth based on lies," Pahlavi posted on social media.
"This regime’s greatest fear is from the people of Iran and their great national uprising. The Iranian nation’s will, however, is stronger than the regime’s suppression and fear-mongering.
"I express my sincere condolences to the family of Aghil Keshavarz. I assure them, and all those seeking justice, that the people of Iran will end Khamenei’s reign of terror and his criminal regime and that the perpetrators of these crimes will face justice."
Keshavarz accused of photographing military sites
Accusations against Keshavarz included photographing military sites. Arrested in June after the 12-Day War between Israel and Iran, he reportedly confessed to the charges.
Human rights groups condemned his trial as lacking due process, alleging torture by IRGC intelligence and threats to his family.
Over 1,000 people have been executed in Iran in 2025 alone, and after the June War, the authorities boasted of arresting 21,000 "suspects" accused of collaboration with Israel. Iran analysts have previously told The Jerusalem Post that individuals who are genuine spies for Israel are rarely executed publicly, but rather dealt with behind the scenes.