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Pahlavi condemned the Islamic Republic for its continual oppression of the Iranian people.

He warned the international community against providing the Islamic Republic with a lifeline, saying that only a democratic Iran would stop the development of its nuclear program.

Pahlavi offered his perspective on the core principles he believes the Iranian nation should live by: Territorial integrity, individual liberties, equality of all citizens, and separation of religion and state.
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He directly addressed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, saying, “Step down, and if you do, you will receive a fair trial and the due process of the law, which is more than you have ever given any Iranian.”
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Turning to the regime’s officials as well, Pahlavi said that they, too, would face justice, adding that the mistakes of other failed transitions would not, however, be repeated.

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“This is our Berlin Wall moment,” he said.

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Unifying opposition to the regime

Pahlavi then announced that he would be forming a channel for those who are dissatisfied with the current Iranian regime.

The purpose of this channel is to reach out and help expand the growing network of anti-regime activists, he said.“I am stepping forward to lead this national transition, not out of personal interests, but as a servant of the Iranian people,” Pahlavi said. “I have a clear plan for transition and national renewal.”
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“For those patriotic members of our armed forces, the time to join the nation is now,” Pahlavi continued. “If you do, I will make sure that your service to Iran is not forgotten and is celebrated.”
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He said that the Iranian people would have a final say in the form of a referendum and that “this summit’s objective will be to agree on a road map for democratic transition and reconstruction.”
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Pahlavi has already begun planning for potential economic reconstruction and recovery in the event of the regime’s downfall.
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