Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi has issued a stark warning to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, threatening a Nuremberg-style trial as demonstrations across the country began to subside following a violent crackdown by authorities.
In an open letter addressed to Khamenei, Pahlavi accused the ruling clerical leadership of crimes against the Iranian people, saying the regime would be held accountable for the bloodshed during the protests.
The warning comes amid reports that at least 4,029 people have died during the suppression of demonstrations, according to activists monitoring the situation.
In the letter, written in Arabic and shared publicly, Pahlavi said that Khamenei, his government, and their enforcers would face justice without exception. Drawing a parallel with Nazi war criminals, he warned that Iran’s leadership would one day be tried and punished by the Iranian nation.
He urged Iranians to maintain faith in their unity, courage, and collective strength, asserting that the regime could no longer silence a population that has become politically awakened.
Addressing protesters directly, Pahlavi said that although demonstrations have temporarily eased, the moment to return to the streets would come again with greater strength and determination.
He described the struggle against the regime as both a national duty and a moral commitment to those who have lost their lives in pursuit of freedom.
Tensions remain high after recent disruptions to Iranian state television broadcasts, during which footage supportive of the exiled crown prince was aired alongside messages urging security forces not to turn their weapons on civilians.
The broadcast claimed that some members of the security forces had laid down their arms and pledged allegiance to the people, though no independent confirmation was provided.
International pressure has also increased, with diplomatic fallout following the crackdown and heightened concern over the possibility of mass executions.
Meanwhile, regional and global tensions continue to rise as foreign powers closely monitor developments in Iran, warning against further violence against peaceful protesters.
