Iran's exiled Crown Prince, Reza Pahlavi, has issued a fervent appeal to anti-government protesters across Iran, urging them not to 'abandon the streets' amidst intensifying demonstrations against the clerical regime. Pahlavi, the eldest son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Iran's last Shah, who was overthrown in the 1979 revolution, has positioned himself as a central figure in the opposition movement from his exile in the United States. His recent statements, disseminated through video messages and social media, call for sustained public pressure to bring about the collapse of the current government. The protests, which reportedly began in late December 2025, have now entered their third week, spreading across numerous cities and provinces despite a severe crackdown by Iranian authorities. Initial demonstrations over economic hardship have escalated into broader calls for political change and an end to the theocratic rule. Pahlavi has further urged workers in critical economic sectors, including transportation, oil, gas, and energy, to initiate nationwide strikes to amplify pressure on the regime. The international community is closely monitoring the situation, with the United States, under President Donald Trump, having openly declared support for the Iranian protesters. Trump has warned the Iranian leadership against using lethal force and stated that the US 'stands ready to help'. However, Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, have accused the US and Israel of inciting the unrest. Human rights organizations, like the Human Rights Activists News Agency, report a grim toll, with over 200 people killed and thousands arrested amid internet blackouts implemented by the government to stifle communication and suppress dissent. Pahlavi has also indicated his intention to return to Iran when the 'national revolution's victory' is near.