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In a recent news conference in Washington, Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the former Iranian king, expressed his hope that President Donald Trump would adhere to his stated commitment of intervening in Iran, particularly as the country faces ongoing protests against its current regime. “Clearly, President Trump did say that if the regime was to hit the Iranian people hard, they were faced with serious consequences,” Pahlavi noted. “The Iranian people have taken his word, as a man of his words. They know that unlike his predecessors, this president is not about to do the same thing, and that’s very encouraging and empowering.”

Trump has made several statements in recent interviews and on the platform Truth Social, indicating that the United States might consider military action if Iran continues to escalate its violent crackdown on protesters, including executing those detained during the demonstrations.

Pahlavi emphasized the importance of U.S. military intervention, particularly targeting the “regime’s apparatus of repression,” which includes entities like the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and other paramilitary forces. He asserted, “Any strike on those entities will facilitate our task, will prevent more loss of lives, and will weaken the regime to a point that resistance will be futile.” This perspective raises critical questions about the role of foreign intervention in domestic uprisings and the potential consequences for both the Iranian people and U.S. foreign policy.

Despite the support Pahlavi claims to receive from protesters, it remains uncertain how much backing he has within Iran itself. This lack of clarity plays into Trump's remarks regarding Pahlavi's leadership potential. “He seems very nice, but I don’t know how he’d play within his own country,” Trump told Reuters. He added that if the Iranian people accepted Pahlavi as a leader during a potential regime transition, “that would be fine with me.”

Interestingly, Pahlavi declined to comment on whether he has had conversations with Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, or other officials from the administration. The White House has not yet responded to inquiries regarding this matter. Pahlavi reiterated his belief that it is ultimately up to the Iranian people to determine their own leadership. “I’ve always said it’s for the Iranian people to decide,” he stated. “And I think the Iranian people have already demonstrated in great numbers who it is that they want to lead to this transition.”

This ongoing situation highlights the complex interplay between U.S. foreign policy, domestic unrest in Iran, and the aspirations of figures like Pahlavi, who seek a democratic transition. As the protests continue to unfold, the ramifications of any potential U.S. intervention could resonate far beyond Iran's borders, affecting international relations and security dynamics in the Middle East.