Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last shah, welcomed reports of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s death in strikes carried out by the United States and Israel. He said the event marks a turning point for Iran and predicted that the Islamic Republic will soon be 'consigned to the dustbin of history.'

Pahlavi argued that any effort by the current ruling establishment to appoint a successor would fail from the outset. He maintained that the system lacks legitimacy and public support, suggesting that the end of Khamenei’s leadership would accelerate the collapse of the Islamic Republic.

Positioning himself as a longtime opponent of the regime established after his father was overthrown in 1979, Pahlavi expressed confidence that Iran is entering a new phase. He framed the moment as an opportunity for fundamental political change in the country.