Prince Pahlavi warns security forces to stay off streets during fire festival
Prince Reza Pahlavi on Tuesday urged Iranians to celebrate the Chaharshanbe Suri fire festival peacefully and warned security forces to stay off the streets.
Chaharshanbe Suri is an annual festival held ahead of the Persian New Year in which people gather and light fires in public spaces.
“I ask all of you to light the fire of peace and life in your streets and neighborhoods,” Pahlavi said, urging people to avoid “any tension, conflict or even approaching regime agents.”
He also issued a warning to security forces, saying: “People will celebrate Chaharshanbe Suri peacefully tonight. From 6 p.m., leave the streets, alleys and neighborhoods and do not stand against the people.”
“Let this night end in peace,” he added.
