Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s former Shah, has called on the Iranian people to rise up against the Islamic Republic, declaring, “Now is the time to rise up, to take Iran back together.”

In a statement on social media, Pahlavi said, “The Islamic Republic has come to an end and is collapsing. What has begun is irreversible. The future is bright and together we will open a new page in history.”

Pahlavi assured citizens that a post-revolution transition plan is ready, stating, “Iran will not enter a period of instability or civil war. We have a transition plan for the 100 days after the fall of the regime.”

Addressing the Iranian military, police, and civil servants, he claimed to have received supportive messages and urged them not to defend a “decaying regime.” He added, “Do not sacrifice yourself for a regime whose fall is inevitable. You can save your life by standing by the people.”