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VPK changes with IRI UK

IRI is now trashing the image of the UK.

//www.presstv.ir/detail/215855.html

And revealing how low the UK was prepared to go to work with IRI despite the plight of Iranians.  Begging to maintain relations.  This is the context with which the bbc approached RP.  He on the other hand made an excellent move, not one the UK truly supports, but one which if we can support him could cause changes that are irreversible with respect to the demise of the IRI.  Brits have been marginlized and pushed out of power/influence in Iran by IRI and IRI is over the next year going to focus their efforts on humiliating the UK at every turn. 

They are saying to UK, we know your interests and that you need mullahs, so you can't do a damn thing, shut up and take it until we decide what we will do with you and when we will let you back in and under what conditions.  This could cause a change in UK policy/method not the end goal. 

Great Move

Daneshjoo

The question is:

How the rest of us can support this great move?

Any idea?

Thank you GS. for this post and others.

good move

• Less bloody and more dramatic
• Makes good tv
• Contributions can be made to hire the best bail-bond hunters
• Good that this is initiated by an Iranian team
• Will Ayatollahs hire Shirin Ebadi to represent them at ICJ in Hague?
• Let's freeze their bank accounts abroad

The interests of USA are influenced more by the UK

The Interests of the UK is of more value to the USA than the interests of Iran.  Changes are taking place regarding IRI regime, in UK policy, as is evident in the uk media articles recently writing about how great british trade was when RP's father was in power. 

Yet they are not supportive of RP, just creating displeasure for IRI among their own society.  We see The UK is getting kicked out by IRI in big deals left and right and in the caspian basin and is being replaced by russia.  IRI leadership doesn't trust friendship with the UK, since after the 2009 mousavi green movement organized by pro UK actors in Iran.  This is what we know from the little info we can get from mass media, I don't have any other info other than what we all see.

They are still not backing RP or any prodemocracy secular groups for Iran, he has always been allowed to answer interviews with media that seek him out, not the other way around (he can't actively seek media and organize).  In this case the media is seeking RP out for the ends of its own bosses.  The issue with IRI is that it is getting close to its final chapter, but its not there yet, it will take a few more years, but as we all can see, the IRI can't change their plans so they will have to come to an end/change of some sort/sepratist movements.  UK wants other mullahs of its own, not the khamenei groups in control and now independen of them, but agents working for UK. RP is making good use of access he is given, but he faces a UK that loves mullahs/sell outs as it has so many on its payroll, albeit their agents are not in control right now.  They tried to kill khamenei recently by having their agents invite him to the missile factory on the same day it went off, the point is they don't like khameneii or his team.  They fully support Khatami yet khameneii has ended all the greens political futures.

 finally, doing something

 finally, doing something worhtwhile.  Hope to see more.

OI: I think RP needs more guidance from you since he implemented what you asked for....lol

A state of war only serves
as an excuse for domestic tyranny.

Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

Born December 11, 1918

Monarchy vs. Republic

I have always opposed a monarchy in Iran primarily because of the corruption and the arbitrariness that permeate Iranian history which has always been monarchial with the exception of the past 32 years.  Needless to say it was proven to all of us that this was not due to the monarchial system but Iranian socio-political culture.  Consequently I have begun having a change of heart and mind with respect to a monarchial system in Iran.  A couple of reasons for that:

1.  The current prince to the Pahlavi throne is genuine and also Democratic.  This is further buttressed by his western upbringing as well as education.

2.  Iran is a multi ethnic society that is best served with a unifying symbol.  Ironically the current regime, although divisive, is also a unifying power due to the Shia faith that is shared by Iran's largest ethnic groups: the Farsis and the Azeris. The fact that Khamenei is an ethnic Azeri has undoubtedly eased the pressure for an Azeri separatist movement.

I think under the circumstances a monarchial system may be the best form of governance in Iran combined with a federal platform.  I do, however, caution that I am not a "Shahollahi" and would approve of a monarchy only in its strict constitutional form.

Artemis what do

you mean by:  I was really bitter since all my personal efforts (no matter how small) was not even supported by anyone here, except "Yolanda",

I have said there should be trials of these guys as many others. How do you say no one else supported it. I think you are not being fair. Many people on IC have supported prosecution of IRI criminal gang. Than includes "OnlyIran".

Onlyiran jaan, I agree with

Onlyiran jaan, I agree with you...

For many years here on IC and with different names , many asked for the same approach! In one instance (under a different name here) I wrote a blog and even petitioned/ invited every one here to join in engaging with all human right organizations & activists, hiring Top International Criminal Attornies to pursue this CRIMINAL matter against entire I.R. and Khamenei as the No. 1 target! Believe it or not, I even spend some serious time and money on my own , but couldn't get any support and after near 9 months of intense activities (which cost me a loss of personal relationship with my ex partner in life...) I had to let go, in order to keep my own sanity and save my career & financial status...

I was really bitter since all my personal efforts (no matter how small) was not even supported by anyone here, except "Yolanda", ironically a non-Iranian , yet a great human being who had very encouraging words here for my efforts... (Thank you again Yolanda for your support back then, if you remember...)

Anyway, I guess You have to be as important figure as Prince Reza to attract serious attention and support... And as an Iranian , I admire his courage now! Finally Prince Reza Jaan, Doorood bar Sharaf Shoma va Tamami Mardom Baa Sharf Iran va Jahan.

Let's Expose & get all the Criminals (against humanity) Convicted! Be Omid Piroozi... 

In The Name Of God & Justice, FREE IRAN & IRANIANS 

Amirparviz

I am finally proud of RP but I have a question from you. Do you hold that USA is against RP or do you think they are now backing him. If not then why is he speaking up and if yes what happened.

Well done Reza Pahlavi

Secular Democracy is our undeniable right!

I support a constitutional monarchy all the way.

RP 2 interview with Christian Malard French TV Channel 3

To see Go to 16 Min 25 sec in below video:

//jt.france3.fr/soir3/

انگلیسپرست جان

انجام دادم جانم - شما بازدید کنندگان تمامی ویدیوهای سخنرانیهای جناب نیم پهلوی تو یوتوب رو جمع بزن ببین به آهنگ درپیتی دوزاری من میرسه یا نه - شرمنده از اینکه پز دادم چون گریه آوره که ایشون تا کنون سخنی قابل تقدیر و توجه برای گفتن نداشته ولی باز دمش گرم بعد از سی سال یه کاری کرد

//www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_2n_tgBzVk

Don't believe his prodemocracy

I don't believe his rants about democracy, our history has had many that talked the talk but when it was time to walk they stumbled. 11 years ago when he first came to spot light ( my guess money was drying up) I emailed him and asked what if you were given an opportunity to go back and start a democracy in Iran, would you give up all your "rights" to be a monarch for a greater good and his response(to be fair his secretary's) was if people of iran want a monarch it's only democratic for him to return as a king. I think same idea was proposed to G. Washington or one of those oldies when the USA was forming and he dismissed the idea immediately. That's why in my opinion we have a democracy in the US but not iran. We have had many people that before they had the power they were great on paper. Listen to Khomeini or khamenei when they were younger. But turned when they actually had the power.

دیو

کاشکی‌ شما هم بعد از سی‌ و سه سال یک سی‌ و سوم ایشون کاری انجام میدادی.

RP 2 just speaking on French TV right now

He is speaking to Christian Malard on France 3 Tonight

HE is getting alot of positive coverage here in France.

Fingers Crossed I Will post the video when available. 

First solid move

I have never before seen a meaningful and solid move by Reza Pahlavi.  Although I'm not a monarchist, I do wish him personally very well as he seems to be very genuine and a true patriot.  Unfortunately, not unlike his father,  he lacks the confidence and charisma that a leader should have.

RP 2 Also On Front Page of French Daily Le Figaro today

 Close Window containing article to see Photo on Front Page

//lequotidien.lefigaro.fr/epaper/viewer.aspx

Related Article 

Reza Pahlavi : «Il faut juger les crimes du régime iranien» Interview with Pierre Rousselin

Great Idea

I am all behind RP good for him and us; go with my heart and blessing.  

Denver Tinbender: please be serious doing that is "biting more than you may chew". How about we get our house in order then fix the world. 

ICC prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo on RP's Announcement (WPost)

ICC prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo, asked about Pahlavi’s announcement, said “citizens around the world are learning to request the court’s intervention.”

“In this sense, I think it’s great to show people who are looking for justice. Now they know how to do it. We are providing a new institution to the world, to make the world better,” Ocampo told a news conference in New York.

Son of toppled shah of Iran wants leader of Islamic Republic tried by international court  (Washington Post)

amen to that thought and request

And keep in mind,

justice delayed, justice denied!

'Hambastegi' is the main key to victory 

Mehrdad

ایول

خدا رو شکر بعد از سی سال بیعرزگی یک کار خیر انجام داد

Hey, While you are at it

Hey, While you are at it why dont you prosecute Bush, Chenny neo-con for crimes against hummanity Iraq. Henry Kissinger Robert MCnomera for Vietnam. don't forget your daddy.

RP, Great initiative

You are certainly have pricipal.  RP is currently the best chance we have as a leader to support.   

I suggested this a year and a half ago!!

//iranian.com/main/blog/onlyiran/way-bring-iri-criminals-justice

I guess RP doesn't read IC!