Reza Pahlavi of Iran's Statement on the Latest Developments in Iran June 13th 2009

Reza Pahlavi of Iran's Statement on the Latest Developments in Iran June 13th
2009

WASHINGTON, June 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today the world is witnessing
the demonstrated anger of millions of Iranians against a regime that denies
their most basic rights, including the right to choose leaders who could
improve their abysmal condition.

There is no exit from this condition, so long as one man appropriates onto
himself the "power of god" and controls the judiciary, the media, the security
forces and, through direct and indirect appointees, dictates the only
candidates claiming to represent an impoverished and disenfranchised people.

Today I stand united with my fellow Iranians and call for the end of the
Islamic Republic, or any other prefix in front of the name of my beloved Iran
that indicates theocracy or any other form of disregard for democratic and
human rights.

I caution the world that offering any incentives or "carrots" to the theocracy
under these circumstances is an affront to the people of Iran. This is not a
time for short-sighted, self-defeating tactical games. This is the time for
the free world to stand true to its principles and support the people of
Iran's quest for democracy and human rights.

SOURCE Secretariat of Reza Pahlavi

Ms. Vafai of the Secretariat of Reza Pahlavi, +1-301-765-7007, or Mobile,
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