Event Brief
Pahlavi says Iran regime faces growing defections
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 20, 2026 at 5:09 AM ET
Summary: Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi said Iran’s regime officials and military members are “quietly breaking away,” citing defections as evidence that the opposition has entered a new phase against Tehran. He framed the trend as internal erosion of the regime.
WHO: Reza Pahlavi
WHAT: Said Iran regime officials and military members are defecting in growing numbers.
WHEN: Sep 20, 2026 at 6:28 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: Pahlavi attributed the defections to the opposition entering a new phase against Tehran.
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