Prince Reza Pahlavi: Iran Will Return to Its Essence

Prince Reza Pahlavi stated on Friday that the purpose of his trip to Israel and Italy was to convey the message to "public opinion and religious and political leaders" that the freedom of religions and various beliefs has existed in "ancient Iran for thousands of years" and that "followers of religions and beliefs lived together freely and with tolerance before the rise of the repressive Islamic Republic regime." He emphasized that the Islamic Republic regime has "attacked the lives and properties of Jews, Baha'is, Christians, Zoroastrians, Sunnis, dervishes, the Yarsan community, atheists, and even the majority of Shia Muslims opposed to the rule of the jurist" from the very first day. He stated: "In a free and secular Iran tomorrow, the rule of law will guarantee freedom of religion and belief, and Iran will return to its essence." Prince Reza Pahlavi and his wife, Yasmin Pahlavi, met in Italy with Elaheh Tokalian, a protester who lost an eye to gunfire from the Islamic Republic's security forces. Elaheh Tokalian described her meeting with Prince Reza Pahlavi and his wife in Rome as heartfelt, writing: "I believe that with hope, unity, and solidarity, we will soon witness the freedom of Iran." In another part of his trip to Italy, Prince Reza Pahlavi addressed a number of Iranians, stating that the Islamic Republic of Iran does not represent Iranian citizens and that world governments "have realized they must listen to the voices of the people who this regime does not represent." He pointed out that in his discussions with world leaders, investing in the people of Iran is seen as a guarantee of democracy and freedom in the future. Prince Reza Pahlavi and his wife had also met with officials in Israel during their recent trip. Italy is the latest destination for Prince Reza Pahlavi to support the protests of the Iranian people. Ruth Wasserman Lande: The invitation to Prince Reza Pahlavi to Israel was not a partisan move; it was a national invitation. Prince Reza Pahlavi: Labor strikes in Iran are a result of the "Mahsa Revolution." The end of Prince Reza Pahlavi's trip to Israel; the Israeli Minister of Intelligence stated: This is the beginning of the path. Ebrahim Raisi threatened Israel with the "destruction of Haifa and Tel Aviv."