Farah Pahlavi, the widow of Iran's last Shah, said in an interview with the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera that the Iranian people have been the greatest losers over 47 years of the Islamic Republic. She expressed hope that US strikes would aid the Iranian struggle for freedom but voiced deep sorrow over the loss of life. Pahlavi added that the regime will fall only from within, with genuine support from world powers.
Farah Pahlavi, the widow of Iran's last Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, gave a rare interview to the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera in which she criticized the Islamic Republic's record. She stated that over 47 years, the Iranian people have been the primary losers, contrasting with the regime's claims of victory. Pahlavi expressed cautious hope that President Trump's military strikes against Iran could help the Iranian people's struggle for freedom, but she also expressed sorrow over civilian casualties. She reiterated the Pahlavi family's longstanding position that the Islamic Republic can only be overthrown from within by the Iranian people, requiring genuine international support beyond rhetoric.
The interview adds to a series of public statements by members of the former royal family, including her stepson Reza Pahlavi, who have maintained a vocal opposition to the regime. The statement comes amid ongoing US-Iran tensions and debates over the effectiveness of military action versus internal political change. The Zioneer has previously reported on Reza Pahlavi's assessments of the situation, including his skepticism about the US-Iran MOU and his calls for genuine support for the Iranian opposition. The interview is a single source report and remains unverified by independent channels.
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