Shahbanu Farah Pahlavi, the last queen of Iran, issued a message to the Iranian people supporting the nationwide protests against the Islamic Republic and calling for "freedom" and "unity of the country." Her message was published on social media attributed to her on Saturday, January 9, both in audio and written form, where she praised the Iranian people and accused the leaders of the Islamic Republic of "tyranny and corruption." In part of her message, she stated: "The pressure of mismanagement, oppression, and misconduct of the rulers on one hand, and the despair over changing the economic situation has reached a point where the Iranian people once again demand their rightful place in today's progressive world." Protests have been taking place in many small and large cities across Iran since Wednesday, starting from Khorasan and the city of Mashhad, spreading to Nishapur, Hamadan, Kermanshah, Isfahan, Abhar, Yazd, and Tehran. The protesters' slogans have been against the current situation and the leaders of the Islamic Republic, including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Hassan Rouhani, and the ruling clergy in general. Some slogans also praised Reza Shah, the founder of the Pahlavi monarchy, expressing "regret" over the 1979 revolution. Meanwhile, Shahbanu Farah Pahlavi promised that "a progressive and proud Iran awaits this great nation" and expressed confidence that the Iranian people "will overcome hardships this time as well, and light will prevail over darkness." A day earlier, Prince Reza Pahlavi, the former crown prince of Iran, praised the people's protests in a message, describing them as "just" and "reflective of the awareness and knowledge" of the nation. He emphasized that the "criminal faction" ruling Iran will ultimately bow to the will of the people. In related developments, simultaneous coverage of events related to the nationwide protests in Iran continues, with ongoing support from American lawmakers for the protests in Iran, and attacks from Kayhan against Amadnews, Manoto, Radio Farda, and BBC. Protests continued at night in various cities in Iran. Trump stated that protesting citizens in Iran are fed up with the government's corruption, and the U.S. called for global support for the demands of the Iranian people.
Farah Pahlavi Supports Protests in Iran; "Light Will Prevail Over Darkness"
Farah Pahlavi, the last queen of Iran, expressed support for the ongoing protests against the Islamic Republic, calling for freedom and national unity. The protests, which began in Mashhad, have spread across various cities, with demonstrators voicing their discontent against the regime. This situation highlights the growing unrest and desire for change among the Iranian populace.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Farah Pahlavi publicly supported ongoing protests in Iran, calling for freedom and unity against the Islamic Republic's leadership.
- Protests began in Mashhad and spread to other major cities.
- Protesters voiced discontent with the regime and expressed nostalgia for the Pahlavi monarchy.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has experienced periodic protests due to economic hardship, political repression, and calls for reform. The Pahlavi family, overthrown in 1979, remains a symbol for some Iranians who oppose the current regime.
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