Iranian Opposition Figure Discusses Defections and U.S. Policy
Reza Pahlavi stated that 50,000 Iranian regime insiders may be prepared to defect. He described the process as delicate during a May 15 interview.
middleeasteye.netReza Pahlavi said 50,000 Iranian regime insiders are ready to defect when the opportunity arises. He described the process as delicate during a May 15 interview.
The discussion covered the war in Iran and prospects for diplomacy with Tehran. Pahlavi also addressed the future of the Iranian opposition movement. The interview was recorded at a security summit and runs 42 minutes.
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