Pahlavi calls for the fall of the mullahs - what does that mean for Israel?

Part of his call is aimed directly at the security forces and the military that they are advised to distance themselves from the government and to join the people. This call is made against the background of the escalating military confrontations in the region, which provides people before the uncertain outcome of a possible war.

historical context

The dispute over the Iranian nuclear program already had its roots in the 1960s. Iran, once a close ally of the United States under the Shah, received support in building his nuclear program at the time. The Shah signed the nuclear weapon blocking contract in 1970 to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy. After the Islamic Revolution in 1979 and the fall of the Shah under Ayatollah Ruhollah Chomeini, however, geopolitical relationships and Iran began to consider Israel as the main enemy.

The discovery of a secret nuclear enrichment system in Natans In 2002, international concern aroused that Iran could secretly work on the development of an atomic bomb. Since then, the situation has continued to gain complexity, with numerous diplomatic attempts, which were often in the sand. After the unilateral withdrawal of the United States from the 2018 nuclear agreement, there was an increase in military actions between Iran and Israel.

On June 13, 2025, there were renewed attacks by Israel on Iranian military structures and nuclear goals. The exact effects on the Iranian nuclear program are currently unclear, but the international community remains concerned about the possible escalation of the conflict in this crisis region.