In a notable speech at the Munich Security Conference, Reza Pahlavi, the son of the last Shah of Iran, urged U.S. President Donald Trump to assist the Iranian people in their struggle against the current regime. Pahlavi emphasized that many Iranians believe Trump's previous statements about providing help and are counting on American support. This call to action comes as Trump has reiterated his stance that a change in leadership in Iran would be beneficial.

Pahlavi's remarks also referenced the recent wave of protests in Iran that peaked earlier this year, which were met with violent repression resulting in thousands of casualties according to human rights organizations. Trump's administration has signaled a willingness to exert military pressure, exemplified by the deployment of a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East, as part of an overarching strategy to encourage regime change.

Pahlavi, who has not returned to Iran since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, stated, "It's time to end the Islamic Republic," and appealed to the people of Iran to unite for the regime's downfall. His powerful message underscores the ongoing turmoil in Iran and the aspirations of many Iranians for a fundamental shift away from the current theocratic regime towards a new political future.