The Chris Cuomo Project What Happens If Iran’s Regime Falls
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Mar 19, 2026 
Cameron Khansarinia, chief of staff to Reza Pahlavi and a leading Iranian opposition figure, discusses prospects for regime change in Iran. He outlines organizing and transition plans, timing and risks of uprisings, outreach to security forces, and regional consequences. He also explains why many Iranians reject theocratic rule and how the prince aims to lead a peaceful transition.
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Why Many Iranians Support Military Strikes
- Iranians welcome strikes because they see them as the first pushback against a regime that has acted like an occupying force for 47 years.
- Cameron Khansarinia cites mass killings, torture, and the regime's banning of cultural norms as reasons people feel relieved by outside action.
Iranians Are Timing Their Next Uprising
- Protesters are strategically waiting for the right moment rather than risking another massacre, preparing for a ‘final battle’ when the regime is weakened.
- Khansarinia points to January protests that saw millions and says leaders told people to prepare, not risk immediate mass action.
Offer Amnesty To Prevent Postcollapse Chaos
- Reintegrate defecting security personnel with national amnesty to avoid violent backlash and instability.
- Khansarinia warns against blanket purges like Iraq's de-Baathification and wants transparent trials for those with blood on their hands.