Reza Pahlavi is getting increasing attention because of the conflict with Iran, and he's been speaking out about it. With the U.S. bombing three of Iran's nuclear sites on June 21, that attention is likely to increase.

As the people of Iran face uncertainty, with its Supreme Leader holed up in a secret, undisclosed location and the nation in utter disarray and chaos amid an Israeli military onslaught, an old and familiar voice has arisen,

Reza Pahlavi, a U.S.-based son of Iran’s last shah and a longtime opposition figure, said on X that the Islamic Republic is collapsing and called on Iranians to rise up. He described the moment as a historic turning point and claimed the regime’s control is weakening.