In an interview with the American news network Newsmax, Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi discussed the mounting internal pressure facing the Islamic Republic and argued that this pressure, sustained and reinforced by international support, will ultimately force the regime's collapse. Among his remarks, he stated:
"Global support emboldens and encourages the people of Iran in their struggle against the Islamic Republic… This is a regime that celebrates death and martyrdom, while we celebrate life and peace with our neighbors in the region."