NEW YORK CITY (VINnews) — Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, son of the late Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, has publicly called on President Donald Trump to collaborate in overthrowing Iran’s current regime, proposing a partnership to “liberate Iran” and “make it great again.”

In remarks that aired Sunday on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures,” Pahlavi praised Trump as a leader “committed to peace and fighting evil forces,” contrasting him sharply with former Presidents Barack Hussein Obama and Joe Biden.

“You have already established your legacy as a man committed to peace and fighting evil forces… you’re the total opposite to Barack Obama or Joe Biden,” Pahlavi said, according to clips shared widely on social media. “Let’s hope we can permanently seal that legacy by liberating Iran so that we, and you, can make Iran great again. Let’s partner on this. I’m prepared to return to Iran at the first possible opportunity.”

The statement comes amid escalating nationwide protests in Iran against the Islamic Republic led by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Demonstrations, which have spread to more than 100 cities, have featured chants supporting Pahlavi and calls for the restoration of the monarchy, alongside demands for regime change. Protesters have reportedly renamed streets after Trump in some areas, reflecting gratitude for his warnings against violent crackdowns.

The regime has responded with force, including a nationwide internet blackout and reports of dozens of deaths among demonstrators. Pahlavi has previously urged Iranians to take to the streets and appealed to Trump for intervention to protect protesters, describing the U.S. president’s rhetoric as having a “tremendous positive effect.”

Trump has voiced support for the Iranian people, stating the U.S. is “locked and loaded” to respond if the regime violently targets peaceful demonstrators. However, he has declined to meet with Pahlavi at this time, telling conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt that it would not be “appropriate” and that the U.S. should “let everybody go out there and see who emerges.”

Pahlavi, who has lived in exile since the 1979 Islamic Revolution that toppled his father’s monarchy, has positioned himself as a transitional figure ready to lead toward free elections and a secular democracy. He has emphasized that ultimate authority rests with the Iranian people.

The protests, fueled by economic hardship, inflation and long-standing grievances against the clerical rule, have drawn international attention. While some diaspora groups and supporters rally behind Pahlavi, critics inside Iran, including labor unions, have expressed opposition to restoring monarchical or authoritarian structures and reliance on foreign intervention.

Pahlavi’s outreach echoes earlier messages of thanks to Trump for his stance, including a January post highlighting the president’s readiness to aid the protesters.

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