Reza Pahlavi: 'Beginning of the end' of Iran regime
Friday, July 3rd, 2009 - Digital Journal
In a scathing criticism of the Iranian regime delivered in the form of an exclusive video interview for French daily Le Figaro today, Reza Pahlavi also predicted that civil resistance, strikes and the underground movement will continue the fight. Relaxed and smartly-dressed, and in excellent French except for his accent, the Shah’s son delivered one of his most candid interviews to date on the current situation in Iran. Asked if the repressive tactics used by the Iranian government had worked, he replied “The repression led to the movement being a uniting factor for everyone, united for...
Shah of Iran’s Son: Call for Support and Democracy
Friday, July 3rd, 2009 - New Tang Dynasty Television
Reza Pahlavi, the son of former Shah of Iran, says he believes the world will stand united to support the people of Iran and the principles of democracy. [Reza Pahlavi, Son of Former Shah of Iran]: “I think we all stand united on what the people of Iran demand, which goes back to the issue of the sanctity of the ballot box and ultimately the question of sovereignty. And, at this stage of the game I think we should all make sure that this movement carries on. We should all stand behind the demand that the Iranian people have.” Pahlavi said the voice of the movement should continue to be h...
Son of Iran's Deposed Shah Urges Support for Uprising
Friday, July 3rd, 2009 - The Associated Press
Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's deposed shah, urged both the international community and the media yesterday to help support the current Iranian opposition movement. Speaking in Paris, Mr. Pahlavi said a movement was born June 12, the day of the disputed presidential elections in Iran. "The important thing is to keep this movement afloat and not let it die," he said. Mr. Pahlavi said Iran must stay in the spotlight and the international community and the media should keep political leaders informed about "the range and brutality of the oppression in Iran."