Reza Pahlavi, son of the last Shah of Persia, launched a direct appeal this morning to the Iranian population calling for a general strike and mass mobilization in the country's squares.

The message was spread through an online video message, relaunched by Israeli public television Kan.

In his speech, Pahlavi urged citizens to concentrate their protests and attack the country's economic channels: "Only in this way will it be possible to overthrow the Islamic Republic," he said.

"I am certain that by making our presence more concentrated on the streets and cutting off financial channels, we will completely overthrow the Islamic Republic and its worn and fragile mechanisms of repression," he said.

The appeal is directed specifically at workers in strategic sectors of the Iranian economy. "I call on workers and employees in key sectors, particularly transportation, oil, gas, and energy, to launch a nationwide strike," he declared, also calling for protests starting today and tomorrow at 6:00 PM, carrying national flags and symbols, and occupying public spaces.

According to Pahlavi, the simple protest phase is over: "Our goal is no longer just to take to the streets, but to prepare to occupy and defend city centers." The former crown prince urged protesters to prepare for a prolonged mobilization, stocking up on supplies to stay on the streets for a long time.

The video message also included an appeal to the security forces and young Iranians. "Slow down and further dismantle the machine of oppression, so that on the promised day we can completely deactivate it," he said, also addressing those within the state and military apparatus who have reportedly already chosen to side with the protest movement.

Pahlavi finally reiterated his willingness to return to Iran, tying his return to a possible political turning point. "I am preparing to return to my homeland and be with you when our national revolution triumphs. I believe that day is very close," he concluded.

(Unioneonline/Fr.Me.)

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