Iranian expatriate politician Reza Pahlavi, the son of the Shah who fled in 1979, has publicly called upon Western democracies to show greater engagement regarding the situation in Iran. Speaking to journalists in Berlin on Thursday, Pahlavi criticized how international media tends to focus solely on stories of diplomacy, truces, negotiations, and agreements, while ignoring the reality on the ground. He characterized what he described as “a revolt of an entire generation” and “the deepest uprising in Iran since 1979”.
According to Pahlavi, when legitimate authority fades, power inevitably begins to crumble. He stated that the debate is no longer whether change will occur-it is clearly underway. Instead, he posed a critical question: how many Iranians will lose their lives while the Western democratic community continues to observe silently. He alleged that atrocities are occurring, which the world cannot see because the regime has blocked internet access and silenced witnesses.
Pahlavi is currently in Berlin for political discussions. However, government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius reported that the federal government has no plans to meet with him, stating that Washington sees “no reason to seek conversation with him”. In fact, the spokesperson added that the current official point of contact for matters concerning Iran is the regime itself.
