Interviewer: A reporter of the Rome-based Italian newspaper," Movement will Continue" and Radio Popular, Milan, Italy
Question: [The demonstrations of Sunday and Monday received the government permission. Does it mean that the Shah has been able to take the control of the situation in his hands?]
Answer: The Shah has not been able to control the situation at all. The reason for allowing the demonstrations was his fear of a revolution.
Q: [You have said that the revolution must be accomplished peacefully. If the army shoots at the people again, what will be your order to the people?]
A: I will revise[ my policy ]in due time.
Q: [How do you think that you can preserve the unity of various forces that participate in the movement?]
A: They are currently all united and all agree with the abdication of the Shah.