Reza Pahlavi held a news conference urging the U.S. to avoid diplomatic talks with Iran and claimed the Islamic Republic was collapsing. He called for protests, suggesting it was a critical moment for change. However, mass protests did not materialize, with many Iranians rallying in support of their government amidst foreign aggression. Pahlavi's support diminished due to his failure to condemn Israel's actions in Iran, which resulted in civilian casualties. Experts note that he may have damaged the legacy of the shah by his perceived alignment with Israel.
Pahlavi insisted that Iran's Islamic Republic was collapsing. This is our Berlin Wall moment, he said, calling for ordinary Iranians to seize the opportunity afforded by Israel's war and take to the streets.
While he was willing to align with Israel in achieving what he perceives to be the greater goal of overthrowing the Islamic Republic, the majority of his compatriots were not.
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