Iran's exiled prince Reza Pahlavi declares Khamenei's regime is collapsing
Published on Jun 24, 2025 02:10 AM IST
In his first speech after the U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi sharply criticized Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, declaring that the Islamic Republic is 'collapsing' and urging Khamenei to step down and accept a fair trial. Watch for more
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