Shah's Son Pahlavi Urges Global Action on Iran Unrest; Trump Holds Off

• Reza Pahlavi, Iran's exiled former Crown Prince, stated that sustained protests will lead to the fall of the Islamic republic and urged international intervention.
• Pahlavi, living in Washington, has positioned himself as an opposition leader amidst widespread demonstrations and government suppression in Iran.
• He called for US intervention, despite President Trump's initial warnings and encouragement to protesters, which have not translated into direct action.
• Pahlavi criticized Trump's focus on declining protest sizes and urged him not to follow Obama's approach of negotiating with Tehran, advocating for a 'surgical strike' against the Revolutionary Guards.
• Pahlavi envisions a secular democracy for Iran, promising to return and normalize relations with the US and Israel, including a 'Cyrus Accord'.

Why It Matters: Shah's son Reza Pahlavi calls for global action and US intervention to support Iran's protests.