Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi said he is ready to assume leadership of Iran the moment the Islamic Republic collapses, stressing that preparations are already underway for a political transition.

In an interview several hours ago with Fox News host Lara Trump, Pahlavi said he is prepared to take responsibility for guiding the country through a transitional phase following the fall of the current regime. He emphasized that discussions are already taking place about the formation of a transition framework.

Pahlavi added that individuals both inside Iran and in the Iranian diaspora have already been identified as potential participants in a “transition system” that would stabilize the country after the regime’s collapse.