Pahlavi — the eldest son of the former Shah of Iran, the last leader before the Islamic Revolution in 1979 saw him swept from power — issued his call to action in a video posted on X.

As Iran faces mounting pressure both internally and externally, exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi — son of former Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi — has declared that the Islamic Republic is collapsing and that the country is on the cusp of historic change.

Netanyahu says he believes the war marks a turning point in the region: “We’re going to see a different Middle East, a reality we haven’t seen until now,” he states, predicting that the Arab world will further open up to Israel as a result of the war,

Following a surprise Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, the conflict has escalated into a war of attrition, prompting President Trump to demand Iran's unconditional surrender. Iran has responded with missile barrages,

The White House confirmed that President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the ongoing conflict. Reports say both leaders are in close contact. French President Emmanuel Macron warns: Regime change in Iran would be a mistake.

Iran and Israel launched new missile strikes at each other on Wednesday as the air war between the two longtime enemies entered a sixth day despite a call from U.S. President Donald Trump for Iran's unconditional surrender.