As the protests in Iran enter their 15th day, Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has called for two additional days of demonstrations against the Islamic Republic regime. In a video statement posted in Farsi on X/Twitter, he encouraged protesters in their pursuit of "the revolution's victory."
“I ask all of you today and tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday (January 10 and 11), this time, from 6 p.m., to come to the streets with flags, images, and national symbols and claim public spaces as your own,” the statement read.
“Our goal is no longer merely to come to the streets; the goal is to prepare for seizing the centers of cities and holding them.”
Pahlavi also encouraged workers and employees in key sectors of the economy to begin a ‘nationwide strike’ to add pressure on the regime, and addressed members of Iran's security forces who had joined the protests with strategic instructions.
“To the youth of Iran's Immortal Guard, and all armed and security forces who have joined the national cooperation platform, I say: Slow down and disrupt the repression machine even more so that on the appointed day, we can completely disable it.”
Protests watched by the world
Pahlavi praised the demonstrations that took place across Iran on Friday evening and addressed protesters, saying they had ‘earned the admiration of the world.’
Referring to the Islamic Republic's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Pahlavi said, “I am certain that he has seen these images from his hiding place and trembled in fear.”
Pahlavi closed the statement by announcing he is preparing to return to Iran to be with the Iranian people when they achieve a ‘revolution victory’ over the regime.
He encouraged, “I too am preparing to return to the homeland so that at the time of our national revolution's victory, I can be beside you, the great nation of Iran. I believe that day is very near.”
“Long live Iran!”
Pahlavi calls on Trump
Pahlavi has been vocal in his unwavering support of the recent protests, even addressing US President Donald Trump on Friday. He urged Trump to "be prepared to intervene to help the people of Iran" in light of the escalating protests and the internet blackout imposed by the Ayatollah's regime.
"Mr. President, this is an urgent and immediate call for your attention, support, and action," Pahlavi wrote. He added, "Last night, you witnessed millions of brave Iranians in the streets, facing live bullets. Today, they are not only confronting violence but also enduring a total communications blackout - no internet, no landlines."
Tobias Holcman contributed to this report.