Washington, March 10 -- Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has spoken out on the courage of freedom-seeking Iranians involved in what has been termed the Lion and Sun Revolution, describing their actions as the "ultimate praise of heroism."

The Lion and Sun Revolution (2025-2026) represents a protest movement, primarily driven by the Iranian diaspora, which adopts the nation's pre-1979 flag as a central emblem of opposition to the current Islamic Republic.

In an interview with the 60 Minutes programme on CBS News, the Crown Prince highlighted a specific incident that has become a powerful emblem of the movement for him.

"This is the ultimate praise of heroism. A firefighter who was carrying an injured person who had been shot in t...