Reza Pahlavi sent a voice message to students and young people in Iran on Students Day, encouraging them to keep hope for change alive despite difficult circumstances. He noted that students face heavy pressures in daily life, including pollution, water shortages, high prices, unemployment, and unclear job prospects.
He also described challenging conditions at schools and universities, where dormitories fail to meet proper standards, food quality is poor, and authorities limit or block internet access. Students additionally face strict control, arrests, corruption, and inequality.
Pahlavi highlighted economic challenges, including the falling value of Iran’s currency and rising prices for foreign money, which make it difficult for young people to leave the country. Despite these hardships, he urged students to maintain hope, stressing that this hope is different from the temporary promises made by past political leaders during fake elections. He encouraged students to believe that the current situation will not last forever.
He advised students to focus on their goals, avoid minor distractions, and resist the government’s harmful actions toward Iran and its culture. His message coincided with other students speaking out about harsh conditions, with some imprisoned students writing about poverty, oppression, and the importance of youth raising their voices. They emphasized that universities play a key role in fighting injustice.
Pahlavi reminded young people to stay active and resilient. Even in difficult times, hope for change can guide them toward a better future. His message underscores that every effort matters and that no challenge should stop students from pushing for freedom, fairness, and a stronger Iran.