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Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi Demands Khamenei’s Exit After U.S. Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites

His call comes after U.S. bombers destroyed key uranium enrichment plants, highlighting Iran’s growing military and political crisis.

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the last Shah of Iran, poses after an interview with Reuters about the situation in Iran and the need to support Iranians, in Paris, France, June 23, 2025. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the last Shah of Iran, speaks during a press conference about the situation in Iran and the need to support Iranians, in Paris, France, June 23, 2025. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor
Iranian opposition leader and son of the last shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Reza Pahlavi holds a press conference in Paris on june 23, 2025.
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Overview

  • Reza Pahlavi urged Ayatollah Khamenei to resign, offering due process and positioning himself as a guide for Iran’s democratic transition.
  • He asserted that senior Iranian officials are preparing to flee and cautioned Western governments that propping up Tehran would only fuel further violence.
  • On June 22, U.S. bombers struck uranium enrichment facilities at Fordow and Natanz, and President Trump signaled those attacks could precipitate a shift in Tehran’s leadership.
  • Since Israel launched Operation Rising Lion on June 13, Iran and Israel have exchanged missile strikes, intensifying regional tensions.
  • Ayatollah Khamenei is believed to be hiding in a secure bunker and may seek refuge through allies such as Russia if the Islamic Republic collapses.