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5 min readIn a recent episode of Asmongold TV, the host and his co-host spoke with Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince of Iran, about the current state of the Islamic Republic. Pahlavi argued that the regime is in its final stages of collapse, citing reports of defections within the military and intelligence services and a population that has lost all faith in the government. The conversation explored the possibility of Pahlavi returning to lead a transitional government, the role of the U.S. in the region, and the surprising popularity of the idea of a constitutional monarchy among some Iranians.
The Regime's Collapse and the Information Blackout
Pahlavi described the situation on the ground as one where the regime's "control apparatus is almost collapsing." He claimed that personnel within the military and intelligence sectors are reaching out to him, signaling they are ready to defect. He characterized these individuals as "nationalists" who believe their duty is to protect the nation, not to kill people under the regime's orders. This internal decay, he argued, is accelerating faster than many realize.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (01:29) **The Exiled Crown Prince and the Collapse of the Islamic Republic** - The host introduces the segment on Reza Pahlavi, the exiled Crown Prince of Iran, and plays a clip where Pahlavi declares the regime is collapsing.
- 2 (04:40) **Debating the Merits of a Monarchy vs. Democracy** - The host shares a personal anecdote about a conversation with a Saudi Arabian who argued for the benefits of a king over a congress.
- 3 (05:16) **The Courage of Iranian Protesters and a Historic Opportunity** - Pahlavi praises the resilience of Iranians in Tehran and calls for the world to support them.
- 4 (06:46) **The Bunker Buster Option and the Risk of Radiation** - The host asks Pahlavi about President Trump’s reported consideration of a "bunker buster" bomb on Iran’s Fordo nuclear facility.
- 5 (09:04) **Defending a Western Poll and the Logic of Regret** - The host defends the legitimacy of a poll showing Pahlavi is the most popular leader among Iranians against a skeptical chat comment.
- 6 (10:30) **Defections Within the Iranian Military and Intelligence** - Pahlavi reports that many elements within the military and intelligence sector have reached out to him, ready to defect.
- 7 (11:40) **Why Trump Might Be Waiting: The Regime is Beating Itself** - The host and Pahlavi discuss the strategic logic of waiting for the regime to collapse under its own weight.
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