In a powerful address at the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy, Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi urged international intervention to dismantle the Islamic Republic regime. He characterized the regime as being at its weakest point and asserted the Iranian people's readiness to reclaim their nation.
Pahlavi delivered an emotionally charged speech, emphasizing the decades of hardship endured by Iranians while highlighting their unwavering resolve. He portrayed their struggle as a fight for fundamental values like freedom, justice, and human dignity. Living in exile since his father, Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi's, government was overthrown in 1979, the Crown Prince shared his vision for Iran's restoration. This involves urging G20 nations to exert maximum pressure on the current regime while providing substantial support to the Iranian populace.
He particularly commended the bravery of Iranian women, framing their fight against the mandatory hijab as a larger movement for equality and national reclamation.
Pahlavi's address also condemned the regime's alleged use of embassies and cultural centers to target dissidents abroad, referencing the alleged threats against former President Donald Trump and journalist Masih Alinejad. He recalled his letter to President Trump upon his inauguration, proposing the "Cyrus Accords" – an agreement modeled after the Abraham Accords, but inclusive of a "free Iran."
The Geneva Summit, held annually alongside the UN Human Rights Council session, provides a platform for activists and dissidents to speak out against human rights violations and undemocratic practices worldwide.
