10/01/2026
Iranian Prince Reza Pahlavi on Saturday called on protesters to continue their street demonstrations for two more nights and seize city centers, while urging energy and transport workers to start nationwide strikes.
In a message to protesters, Pahlavi praised what he described as their “courage and resilience” after millions heeded his call for protests on Thursday and Friday, saying their mass turnout delivered a decisive response to threats issued by the Islamic Republic’s leadership.
He said the scale of the demonstrations had shaken the ruling establishment and exposed the fragility of its security apparatus.
Pahlavi said the next phase of the movement must focus on both sustained street presence and economic pressure, arguing that cutting off the Islamic Republic's financial lifelines would cripple its ability to continue its crackdown.
He specifically called on workers in transport, oil and gas, and the broader energy sector to begin a nationwide strike.
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