Iran's exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, is calling for strong Western leadership akin to Reagan-Thatcher to confront Tehran due to failed policies of appeasement. He criticizes the weak approach towards the Islamic Republic and advocates for proscribing the IRGC as a terror organization. He emphasizes the need for decisive, coordinated leadership in the West to counter Iran's malign influence.
Key Points
Need for strong leadership like Reagan-Thatcher era
Criticism of Rishi Sunak for not countering threats to Iranian journalists in London
Advocacy for Europe to reset its relationship with Tehran
Comparison of approach towards Iran to that taken with South Africa under apartheid
Pros
Advocates for proscribing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terror organization
Critiques Western leaders' weak approach towards Iran
Emphasizes the need for strong, coordinated leadership in the West to counter Iran's influence
Cons
Diplomacy and appeasement have failed in dealing with Iran