Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has issued a direct appeal to US President Donald Trump, urging him to stand firmly with Iranians protesting against the country’s clerical leadership.
Pahlavi described Trump as a “man of peace” and called Iran’s current government under Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei a “terror regime.”
My message to President @realDonaldTrump:Mr. President, you have already forged a legacy as a man of peace. Your words of solidarity have given Iranians the strength to fight for freedom. And while Khamenei and his thugs call for "Death to America," the Iranian people are… pic.twitter.com/hIcT1R5MkS — Reza Pahlavi (@PahlaviReza) January 11, 2026
“Mr President, you have already forged a legacy as a man of peace. Your words of solidarity have given Iranians the strength to fight for freedom. And while Khamenei and his thugs call for ‘Death to America,’ the Iranian people are renaming streets after you. They know you have their back and will not abandon them like Obama and Biden. After the fall of this terrorist regime, they will be your best partner for peace and prosperity. Help them liberate themselves and make Iran Great Again!” Pahlavi said in an interview with Fox News host Maria Bartiromo.
The 65-year-old, son of Iran’s last Shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, has lived in exile since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. He praised Trump’s past statements of support for Iranians, framing them as a source of encouragement for protesters on the streets.
The appeal comes amid escalating nationwide protests in Iran, which began on December 28 over rising inflation and worsening economic conditions. Human rights groups report at least 420 deaths, including eight children, during clashes between protesters and security forces.
Iranian authorities, however, blame the unrest on “rioters” and foreign interference, warning that legal action against protesters will proceed “without leniency, mercy or appeasement,” according to Attorney General Mohammad Movahedi Azad.
Pahlavi has repeatedly called on Trump to maintain international backing for Iranians, emphasizing that continued support could help the country secure freedom and rebuild after the fall of the current regime.
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