Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi urges protesters to stay on streets, says ‘Trump ready to help’

Iran's Exiled Crown Prince Issues Fresh Video Message Amid Unrest

• Exiled Prince Pahlavi urges Iranians to continue protests against Khamenei's regime
• Pahlavi highlights US support and calls for safe, united street demonstrations
• World leaders condemn crackdown and praise Iranian protesters' courage

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Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi on Sunday called on protesters across Iran to remain in the streets and continue demonstrating against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the ruling establishment.

In a new video message, Pahlavi highlighted support from the United States, saying President Donald Trump “as the leader of the free world, has closely observed your indescribable bravery and has declared that he is ready to help you."

Pahlavi urged Iranians to assemble in the main streets of their cities at 6 pm with friends and family while taking precautions to avoid danger. “While reiterating my second call for 6:00 PM today, Sunday (21 Dey), I ask all of you to go to the main streets of the cities in groups with your friends and family members; along the way, do not separate from one another or from the crowds of people; and do not take side streets that could endanger your lives," he said.

My compatriots,

By your widespread and courageous presence in the streets across Iran for the third consecutive night, you have severely weakened Khamenei’s repressive apparatus and his regime. Reliable reports have reached me indicating that the Islamic Republic is facing a… https://t.co/pJGMpsmBKU — Reza Pahlavi (@PahlaviReza) January 11, 2026

The former crown prince said he had received “reliable" reports of widespread participation in protests for the third consecutive night, which he said had “severely weakened Khamenei’s repressive apparatus and his regime."

He added that many security forces had left their posts or refused orders to suppress demonstrators. He also warned of “consequences" for the actions of a “minority of violent mercenaries” supporting Khamenei, describing them as “non-Iranian and anti-Iranian.”

Pahlavi reiterated that protesters are not alone, noting that Iranians worldwide were “proudly shouting your voice," and promised that he would soon be alongside his fellow citizens. “Do not abandon the streets. My heart is with you. I know that I will soon be by your side," he said.

His message follows a call for Iranians working in economic sectors to strike and gather in central Tehran. The Institute for the Study of War reported 116 protests across 22 provinces since January 8, including 20 major demonstrations with over 1,000 participants each.

World leaders have condemned the crackdown on protesters, with the foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, and the European Union issuing a joint statement praising the courage of demonstrators and denouncing the reported violence by the regime.