Reza Pahlavi, the former Crown Prince of Iran, addressed Iranian expatriates in a video message urging sustained lobbying and activism to support regime change in Iran. Following the February 14, 2026, Global Day of Action, which drew widespread international protests advocating for the end of the Islamic Republic, Pahlavi emphasized that the role of the diaspora is now critical in shaping global opinion and influencing decision-makers.

In his message, Pahlavi encouraged compatriots to contact representatives and leaders in their countries of residence, stressing the necessity of continuous support until the Islamic Republic falls. He underscored the inviolability of Iran’s territorial integrity, the importance of reflecting the Iranian people’s will in determining the country’s future government, and the need to prioritize civilian protection amid ongoing U.S.-Israeli military operations.

The address also called for active engagement with media outlets and civil institutions to communicate the demands of the Iranian people, as well as visible participation in public demonstrations to convey a united message. Pahlavi invoked the legendary archer Arash, who sacrificed his life to defend Iran’s borders, and contrasted it with the tyrannical figure of Zahhak to highlight the urgency and moral weight of opposing the regime, appealing to nationalist sentiment while countering separatist narratives.

This video comes at a time of heightened international focus on Iran, following escalating U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting Iranian nuclear and military capabilities since late February 2026. Pahlavi’s message reinforces the strategic importance of diaspora influence, asserting that decisive actions by expatriates in the coming weeks could shape Iran’s political future for decades to come. He concluded with a call for unified perseverance and dedication to the cause of Iranian liberation.

Reza Pahlavi:

”My compatriots in the diaspora,

Your efforts and work in recent weeks, and your remarkable presence on the Global Day of Action, have played a key role in changing global public opinion and influencing decision-makers to support the people of Iran.

In the sensitive days and weeks ahead, your role in sustaining this support to bring an end to the disgraceful reign of the Islamic Republic is vital.

Along this path, I ask you to undertake the following activities:

Contact representatives and decision-makers in your countries of residence. Persuade them that support for the people of Iran must continue until the very moment the Islamic Republic falls. Also emphasize the inviolability of Iran’s territorial integrity. Stress full commitment to the will of the Iranian people in establishing the country’s future system of government. And insist on the utmost care to prevent harm to civilians.

In dialogue and correspondence with media outlets and civil institutions, convey the clear message and demand of the people of Iran in the most appropriate manner.

By participating in large marches, demonstrate and express what the people of Iran want.

Decisive moments lie ahead of us—moments that will shape Iran’s future for decades and centuries to come. Redouble your efforts.

You are the children of Arash, who placed his very life into his arrow. Devote your every last ounce of energy to sustaining global support for erasing this Zahhak-like regime from the sacred soil of Iran.

A heavy burden of destiny rests upon the shoulders of us all. And we, together, will walk this path until final victory.

Long live Iran."