Pahlavi and Khamenei’s statements about freedom and readiness for self-sacrifice

— Reza Pahlavi:

‘I'm fighting so one day, my people can become free. But I'm not prepared to be the first victim to achieve this freedom.’

— Ayatollah Khamenei:

‘I’ve taken everything into my hands and I will sacrifice it all for Islam and this Revolution. I will remain right here, and I will fight until I am killed.’