Overview

• Reza Pahlavi declared on social media that the Islamic Republic is “in the process of collapsing” and accused Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of hiding underground.
• He directly appealed to Iran’s military, police and state employees to defect from the regime and join a nationwide uprising aimed at ending clerical rule.
• Pahlavi presented a five-point roadmap for a democratic transition, including a 100-day plan and the Iran Prosperity Project for post-regime reconstruction.
• The conflict between Israel and Iran has escalated into reciprocal airstrikes and missile barrages, marking the most intense exchanges in years.
• President Trump is consulting with his national security team on possible US military options alongside Israeli operations against Iranian targets.