AdvertisementAdvertisementIran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, speaks to supporters at a demonstration during the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)28 Feb 2026 07:35PM Bookmark Bookmark WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedInAdd CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results.Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST WASHINGTON: The son of Iran's last shah voiced confidence on Saturday (Feb 28) in victory against the Islamic republic after the United States and Israel launched an attack.Reza Pahlavi released a video message online shortly after the strikes, suggesting coordination after he repeatedly urged President Donald Trump to intervene."We are very close to final victory. I want to be by your side as soon as possible so that together we can take back and rebuild Iran," said Pahlavi, who lives in exile in the Washington area.Pahlavi, who has called for a secular democracy in Iran but does not enjoy universal support among the Islamic republic's critics, called on Iranians to wait but eventually take to the streets."In these sensitive hours and days, more than ever we must stay focused on our ultimate goal: reclaiming Iran," he said."I ask you to remain in your homes for now and preserve your safety and security. Stay vigilant and ready so that, at the appropriate time - which I will announce to you precisely - you can return to the streets for the final action."The Islamic republic last month killed thousands of people as it crushed a mass uprising in one of the greatest threats to its rule since the 1979 revolution overthrew the late pro-Western shah.US-Iran: More than four decades of enmityTrump says US aims to destroy Iran's military, topple governmentSource: AFP/ecSign up for our newslettersGet our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inboxSubscribe hereGet the CNA appStay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best storiesDownload hereGet WhatsApp alertsJoin our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat appJoin hereAlso worth readingContent is loading...Expand to read the full storyGet bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST