Washington DC, Jan. 15 -- US Senator Lindsey Graham on Wednesday (local time) met the exiled crown prince of Iran, Reza Pahlavi and reiterated Washington's support for the Iranian people against a "brutal regime" in Tehran.

Iran continues to witness unrest, with the protests entering their 20th day on Wednesday. What began as demonstrations over record inflation and the steep fall in Iran's currency has now escalated into widespread unrest, with reports of agitation at more than 280 locations.

In a video message posted on X, Graham said that it would be up to the citizens of Iran to decide who they pick as their next leader.

"Senator Lindsey Graham here with the Crown Prince of Iran. I have followed you, your passion, the way you artic...