Khaberni - Reza Pahlavi, -son of the late Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who was overthrown in the 1979 revolution-, urged the administration of US President Donald Trump to militarily intervene in Iran today, Saturday, considering that it could contribute to "saving lives" and speeding up the fall of the Iranian government.
This came in statements made by Pahlavi on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference -which Iranian government officials are barred from attending- affirming that there are indications that the Iranian regime is on the brink of collapse.
He added that "launching an attack could weaken the government or accelerate its fall," noting that the Iranian people hope to return to the streets and move forward towards ending the current regime.
Pahlavi told reporters that the Iranian people "hope that the United States will eventually come to realize the futility of negotiations and that the time has come for intervention to support the people and save lives."
Iran has witnessed in recent weeks a wave of protests and arrests, the most severe since the Islamic Revolution, as protests began on December 28 due to deteriorating economic conditions, then spread throughout the country.
Discussions and Skepticism
While Pahlavi pressures from abroad, the Trump administration continues its negotiations with Tehran on a potential nuclear agreement, amid an enhancement of Washington's military presence in the region. American and Iranian diplomats held talks in Oman this month, amid expectations of more meetings this week.
Trump has expressed skepticism about the extent of support Pahlavi has within Iran, pointing to the difficulties of negotiating with Tehran, but he mentioned—in a speech to US troops in North Carolina on Friday—that "intimidating Tehran may be necessary to resolve the crisis peacefully."
According to observers, the Iranian opposition appears to be divided among competing groups and factions, raising questions about its ability to exercise real influence on the regime from within.
