Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last monarch Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, has publicly endorsed the recent United States and Israeli military strikes on Iranian targets, describing the action as a historic turning point in Iran’s political crisis.

The strikes, announced by US President Donald Trump, reportedly targeted missile and military infrastructure in key Iranian cities, including Tehran.

Washington said the objective was to neutralise imminent threats and significantly degrade Iran’s missile capabilities.

In a message shared on social media, Pahlavi characterised the operation as a “humanitarian intervention,” stressing that the targets were the institutions of the Islamic Republic rather than the Iranian people.

He described the development as the beginning of what he called the “final battle” to reclaim Iran from its current leadership.

While welcoming international involvement, Pahlavi insisted that lasting political change must ultimately be driven by Iranians.

He urged citizens to remain indoors for safety during the unfolding military developments but encouraged them to stay prepared for future mobilisation.

Addressing members of Iran’s armed forces and security services, Pahlavi appealed to their loyalty to the nation rather than the ruling establishment led by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

He warned that continued allegiance to the regime could have lasting consequences.

Pahlavi also called on the US administration to minimise civilian casualties and protect innocent lives, emphasising that ordinary Iranians should not bear the cost of geopolitical confrontation.

Born in 1960, Pahlavi has lived in exile in the United States since the 1979 revolution. Over the years, he has positioned himself as a leading opposition voice against Iran’s Islamic Republic, advocating for a democratic and secular transition of power.

He concluded by expressing confidence that Iran stands on the brink of transformative change.