In a significant escalation against the Iranian regime, exiled leader Reza Pahlavi delivered a scathing address to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which was reportedly broadcast across Iran following a hack of state media.

Pahlavi’s latest message was delivered against the backdrop of an unusual breach of Iranian state broadcasting. Anti-regime activists reported on Sunday that they had hacked Iran’s Badr satellite, allowing them to interrupt state television transmissions and broadcast Pahlavi’s message calling for continued resistance to clerical rule.

In an interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell on Monday, Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi said, "We need action to be taken."

Euronews provides an in-depth look at Reza Pahlavi, the heir to the Persian throne, his journey from exiled crown prince to a leading opposition figure, and his vision for a future secular democratic society in Iran based on national referendums and peaceful transition.

In our interview Mr Pahlavi emphasises that Iran’s fate is in the hands of Iranians: “Iran’s destiny is not sealed by what any other country does... Our fighting will not stop.” From afar, he sounds confident that this is a revolution. But what his role will be remains unclear. ■

Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi has backed military action against Tehran, as tensions spike and speculation grows over possible US strikes. Pahlavi added urgent support for the Iranian people amid escalating unrest and pressure on the regime.

Exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi of Iran posted this video message online on Wednesday as the world waits to see whether the U.S. will strike Iran's government in response to a violent crackdown on protesters: REZA PAHLAVI: Under the yoke of the Islamic Republic,

Exiled Iranian prince Reza Pahlavi says the Islamic Republic “will fall” and urges US President Donald Trump and the international community to back mass protests against Iran’s clerical regime.