A Prince's Call for Change in Iran

Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's former leader, made a bold statement at a recent security conference. He believes that U. S. military action could speed up the end of Iran's current government. Pahlavi thinks that the regime is already weak and that an attack might make it fall faster. He was talking at the Munich Security Conference, where Iranian officials are not allowed. Pahlavi lives in the U. S. and has been in exile since before the 1979 revolution that overthrew his father. He hopes that an attack could help the Iranian people rise up and bring down the government. In Iran, there have been many protests recently. They started over economic issues but quickly grew into nationwide demonstrations. The government has responded with arrests and intimidation to stop the protests. Thousands of people have been detained.Pahlavi's support inside Iran is unclear. The opposition is divided, and it's not clear how much influence he has. President Trump has also expressed doubt about Pahlavi's support. The U. S. has been talking to Iran about a nuclear deal, but Trump has said that Iran is being difficult in the negotiations. Pahlavi believes that negotiations are not working and that the U. S. should intervene. He thinks that military action could save lives and help the Iranian people. Trump has also suggested that instilling fear in Iran might be necessary to resolve the standoff peacefully. There are reports that the U. S. military is preparing for a possible attack on Iran. Two U. S. officials said that the military is getting ready for a sustained operation if Trump orders an attack.