Leaked documents obtained by PressTV reveal a coordinated effort by Iranian monarchist groups to mobilize the global Iranian diaspora in support of potential military strikes against the Islamic Republic. The files, purportedly from internal communications of exile networks loyal to the Pahlavi dynasty, outline strategies to lobby Western governments and amplify calls for intervention amid escalating regional tensions.
Central to the exposure are emails and strategy memos dated from late 2025, referencing Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the last Shah, and his associates. One document details a "Diaspora Mobilization Campaign" urging community leaders in Los Angeles, Toronto, and London to publicly endorse Israeli or U.S.-led actions against Iranian nuclear sites and military installations. "The regime's end begins with decisive blows from our allies," reads a draft statement attributed to a key organizer, emphasizing the need to frame such attacks as liberation efforts rather than aggression.
The campaign reportedly includes funding appeals for advertisements on Persian-language media and social media drives targeting over 5 million Iranians abroad. Screenshots show planned hashtags like #StrikeForFreedom and partnerships with hawkish think tanks in Washington, D.C. Monarchist figures deny direct involvement, but the documents cite virtual town halls where participants pledged resources to "hasten the monarchy's restoration through external pressure."
Iranian officials swiftly condemned the leaks as evidence of "treasonous plots" orchestrated by foreign-backed agitators. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani accused the groups of colluding with "Zionist entities" to destabilize the nation, vowing legal action against diaspora participants. Analysts note this fits a pattern of monarchist activism surging after 2022 protests, where nostalgia for the Pahlavi era clashed with broader republican sentiments in the opposition.
Critics within the diaspora argue the push for military backing risks alienating moderate Iranians and bolstering hardliners in Tehran. "Advocating bombs over ballots undermines our credibility," said one anonymous activist in Paris. Yet proponents see it as pragmatic realpolitik, drawing parallels to successful interventions elsewhere. As U.S.-Iran frictions intensify over proxy conflicts in the Middle East, these divisions could reshape exile politics and influence international policy toward Tehran.
