MD MEETS Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi: Trump, War & Regime Change
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Feb 13, 2026 
Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran’s last Shah and longtime exile advocating secular democracy, discusses the future of Iran and paths to regime change. He talks about why diplomacy has failed, targeted actions against the regime’s repression, the role of global solidarity, regional consequences, and how a democratic Iran could relate to neighbors and Israel.
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Status Quo Brings Net Negatives
- Pahlavi lists the status quo's failures: no economic benefit, no regional stability, and continued migration pressure.
- He concludes the regime's survival produces negative outcomes for both Iran and the West.
Prepare For Regime Change
- Reza Pahlavi says diplomacy has been exhausted because the regime's DNA won't change through negotiations.
- He recommends preparing for regime change as the only viable path to stability and security.
People First, External Help Second
- Pahlavi stresses that Iranians, not foreign armies, must drive change but need external support to counter repression.
- He warns delay will cost lives but asserts the regime is near collapse and memories will record who supported liberation.