What it is about
During his powerful speech at the Israeli-American Council’s national summit in Washington, DC, Reza Pahlavi, the exiled Crown Prince of Iran, emphasized the importance of a strategic partnership between Israel and Iranians to combat mutual threats and achieve lasting peace and security.
Why it matters
Pahlavi’s call for unity against common adversaries highlights the challenges posed by Iranian proxy groups such as Hezbollah and Hamas. Addressing these threats collaboratively rather than isolated efforts can strengthen regional stability and ensure the safety of both Israeli and Iranian people.
What he’s saying
Pahlavi argued that reactive measures against groups like Hamas and Hezbollah are insufficient for providing security. “You will be simply reacting, and your people will never have peace. The time of reacting to these reactionaries must come to an end,” he stated. His address was met with great enthusiasm, met with standing ovations from the approximately thousand attendees present in the ballroom.
Solidarity isn’t enough
“My friends, in the past year, Iranians and Israelis have stood in solidarity. But solidarity is no longer sufficient,” Pahlavi affirmed. He called for a robust, coordinated campaign to put maximum pressure on the Islamic Republic and facilitate a transition to secular democracy for Iran.
A message of urgency
Pahlavi conveyed the urgency felt by the people of Iran, who are fighting daily against the regime without significant external support. He stressed that both nations must act decisively to prevent the continued reign of the Islamic Republic, stating, “If you work together, we can secure prosperity and dignity for our people, and stability and security for our world.”
The bottom line
Pahlavi’s stirring speech concluded with a hopeful vision for the future: “When the light and the sun rise again, the world will see a new dawn of peace.” His call for Israeli-Iranian unity and action serves as a crucial strategy for facing mutual threats and ensuring stability in the Middle East.
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This story was first published on jpost.com.