Iran’s exiled crown prince on Sunday accused the Biden administration of “appeasing” Iran’s supreme leader in the wake of Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel, urging world leaders to support the Iranian people and calling for the Islamic Republic’s regime. sought the end of
“From Tehran to Tel Aviv, Hamidan to Haifa, Iranians and Israelis know that this is not a war of the Iranian people. Yes,” Reza Pahlavi said during an appearance on “Sunday Night In.” America. ”
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Anti-missile systems are activated after Iran launches a drone and missile toward Israel, seen from Ashkelon, Israel, April 14, 2024. (Reuters/Amir Cohen)
“As we speak, there were demonstrations today in Paris, London, Berlin. Iranians are joining hands with Israelis, Jews… to support each other, to support us as a nation and as a nation. Israel has shown the whole world that we believe that our fates are intertwined. “Until this regime is finally eliminated, there is no hope for peace and stability in the region,” Pahlavi said.
“I think it’s important for the world to realize that the only obstacle to peace and stability and a better future is ending the regime. I think it’s important that the world finally stands behind the Iranian people and brings down this regime. It’s time to decide ‘and end all this madness,’ he added.
His comments appeared the next day. Iran launches More than 300 missiles and drones barraged Israel last Saturday in an apparent response to Israel’s reported role in an airstrike that killed a senior Iranian official at the Syrian embassy in Damascus, the capital. .
The Israel Defense Forces and allied forces have been preparing for a possible retaliatory attack by Iran since the attack, with Israel saying that about 99% of the weapons Iran fires at the country are linked to advanced defense systems and regional military allies. said to have been intercepted. .
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People hold images and placards during a demonstration in memory of Zina Mahsa Amini and other protesters killed on the orders of the Islamic Republic, on Place Joaquim du Beret in Paris, November 13, 2022. . (Michelle Stupak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Pahlavi said the Biden administration’s readiness to return to the Iran nuclear deal and pump billions of dollars into Iran’s cash-strapped economy strengthens its leadership and sends a message of “appeasement.” The Biden administration’s reported opposition to Israel’s retaliatory attacks on Iran only drives that message home even more, he said.
“Funding the regime, financing its proxies, giving it more tools to commit atrocities at home, basically a policy of appeasement, that will only prove to embolden the regime. ” he said.
“We said that a long time ago. As you pointed out when I visited Israel last year, part of the discussion with Israeli leaders and by extension other leaders around the world. That’s exactly what happened. If the regime is emboldened by the fact that it can’t be counted on to make appeasement or pay a ransom to free the hostages, or impose sanctions that will add almost $100 billion to the regime. [and] The fact that the current regime is about to release even more money to the regime – $10 billion in Iranian electricity revenue from the Iraqi people. What do you think will happen next? ” he said.
Pahlavi noted that President Biden last month renewed the revocation of sanctions that allow Iraq to continue purchasing electricity from Iran, effectively giving the terror regime access to $10 billion in funds. was.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei attends a meeting with a group of students on Wednesday, November 1, in Tehran, Iran. (Office of the Supreme Leader of Iran, via AP)
White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby told Fox News’ Shannon Bream in an interview Sunday. “Additional funds provided to Iran through the sanctions program can only be used for humanitarian supplies. It does not go to the regime,” he asserted.
“I think there is a direct correlation between appeasement and the regime becoming bolder in doing this kind of thing. The solution is to take every opportunity to put more pressure on the regime,” Pahlavi said. Told.
After years of international tensions over Iran’s efforts to build a nuclear bomb, world powers including the United States and Britain signed a nuclear deal with Iran in 2015, formerly known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Reached. The agreement limited some of Iran’s nuclear activities while allowing international authorities to conduct inspections. In return, sanctions against Tehran were lifted.
former president trump He withdrew the United States from the agreement in 2018, calling it “fundamentally flawed.”
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Pahlavi said the United States and its European allies should begin providing assistance to the Iranian people by classifying the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist group.
An activist holds up a photo of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi during a rally in support of Iranian anti-government protesters on Monday, January 16, 2023, in Strasbourg, eastern France. (AP Photo/Jean-François Badias)
“But in parallel, it’s time to do everything we can to help the Iranian people fight this regime. It’s the Iranian people’s desire to see change. It doesn’t need a U.S. senator to say that.” Gordy said. Who needs to change? If the Iranian people say out loud, “This regime is over, please help us liberate,” that is the message of the Iranian people… and I think the US government I hope that other governments will heed this call. Finally, please help us save the world from disasters and further conflicts and have a chance of regional peace and brotherly cooperation after this regime.
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“Not only Iran and Israel, but also the Arab world is targeted by this regime,” he added.
