Pahlavi denounces negotiations as dangerous appeasement, backing resistance against regime threatening Israel and global stability.
Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran’s former shah, has sharply criticized any negotiations with Iran’s clerical leadership, calling them “appeasement” and urging renewed public uprisings to dismantle the regime. Speaking during a visit to Berlin, he argued that diplomatic efforts are misguided, describing Iran’s leadership as unchanged despite recent upheavals following the elimination of top figures.
Addressing supporters at a large rally in Germany, Pahlavi emphasized that Iran’s rulers remain fundamentally hostile, warning that their policies continue to endanger not only their own citizens but also regional and global security, including threats toward Israel. He urged European governments to adopt a firmer stance, including expelling Iranian diplomats and supporting Iranians facing internet restrictions.
The visit drew both strong support and visible opposition, highlighting divisions within the Iranian diaspora. While Pahlavi continues to position himself as a unifying alternative to the current regime, international backing remains uncertain, with key Western leaders yet to fully endorse his leadership potential.
