Anti-government movements are intensifying in Iran due to rising inflation and falling currency. The protests have reached 50 big cities of Iran. The protests taking place in Iran for almost 2 weeks are becoming more violent day by day. According to human rights groups, more than 40 people have died during these demonstrations.

Meanwhile, exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran’s former Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, has given a big political signal. Pahlavi, who is living in exile in America, has made it clear that he is fully ready to return to Iran and lead the national process of freedom from dictatorship. Looking at the current situation, he said that the time has come near.

Millions of Iranians demanded their freedom tonight. In response, the regime in Iran has cut all lines of communication. It has shut down the Internet. It has cut landlines. It may even attempt to jam satellite signals.

I want to thank the leader of the free world, President…

— Reza Pahlavi (@PahlaviReza) January 8, 2026

What did Reza Pahlavi living in America say
Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi posted on Twitter on Friday (January 9, 2025) that millions of Iranians demanded their freedom tonight. In response, the government in Iran has cut all communication lines and has shut down the internet and even landlines. They can also try to jam the satellite signals.

Expressed gratitude to Donald Trump
Expressing his gratitude to the US President, Reza Pahlavi said that I want to thank President Trump, the leader of the free world, for renewing his promise to hold the government accountable. Now the time has come that other people including European leaders also listen to him and break their silence. Work more strongly in support of the people of Iran.

He further said that I appeal to them to use all technical, financial and diplomatic resources to resume communication with the Iranian people so that their voice and their will can be heard and seen. Don’t let the voices of my courageous countrymen be silenced.

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US President Donald Trump on Thursday (January 8) gave a stern warning to the Iranian regime, saying that if the authorities show too much strictness on the protests, do things like killing protesters, then America will take strict action.

Trump said in an interview with radio host Hugh Hewitt, ‘I have told them that if they start killing people, as they do during their riots, they are going to have a lot of riots. If they do this, we will punish them severely.

They will have to face dire consequences – Trump
This warning from the US President comes amid increasing unrest in Iran, where demonstrations are taking place in many cities due to the worsening economic crisis. Human rights activists say at least 45 people have been killed in clashes related to the protests, raising international concerns over Tehran’s handling of the unrest. When Hewitt said that dozens of people were killed during protests in Iran. On this Trump said that some deaths were due to stampede. I’m not sure I can hold anyone responsible for this, but they have been told very sternly that if they do so they will have to face dire consequences.

Trump called Iran a great country
When Trump was asked what his message was to Iran’s anti-government protesters, Trump said that you (Iranian people) should have a strong belief in freedom. You are brave people. What has happened to your country is shameful. Your country was a great country.

What did Trump say about meeting Pahlavi?
Trump also said that at present he has no intention of meeting Reza Pahlavi. He said, ‘I have seen him and he seems like a nice person, but I don’t think it would be appropriate to meet him right now.’ Trump further said, ‘I think we should give everyone a chance and see who comes forward.’

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