(ANSA) – ROME, 28 JAN – “These are not protests. This is a revolution. It is the first revolution in history to be led by women,” said Reza Pahlavi, heir to the Shah who was deposed and exiled to the West 43 years ago. interviewed by Rg5.
“The protests have been going on for years,” he says, “but now people really can’t take it anymore. Iran is in misery, prices are rising, the value of the currency has collapsed. And while the regime fills the pockets, the people are starving. The Islamic regime is totalitarian, racist and fascist. That’s why the protests continue and people are ready to die. That is why, on the streets and behind bars, while awaiting execution, people are praising freedom. It’s time for the world to say enough.”
Regarding his role, Pahlavi explains that he “has been there from the beginning, but I’m not aiming for office. I don’t want to be part of any state apparatus, I just want to be a part of my people and by their side. Because I believe that institution building is the guarantee of a lasting democratic order”.
However, on nuclear energy, he argues that “it is not suitable for Iran, which is a seismic area. There are other technologies like solar energy that can be invested in that would mean more work for the country. The world depends on energy supply and Iran would be an excellent resource for everyone. Instead of scaring the world and our neighbors with the nuclear threat, we could say that Iran has enough natural gas, at least for Europe, not to smack Putin’s every winter suffer extortion.” . (HAND).
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