Iran Protests: Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's Rise as a Unifying Force | World News
As streets of Iran brim with resentment against Khamenei, Pahlavi is seeking to speak as a national leader, though he never returned to country in over 40 years | World News
As Iran's streets erupt in protests against the clerical government, Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince, has emerged as a prominent voice calling for change. The son of Iran's last Shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, has been a vocal critic of the Islamic regime led by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Pahlavi's calls for an end to theocratic rule have renewed protests that began on December 28.
Pahlavi, 65, has been living in exile for over 40 years since the Islamic Revolution in 1979. However, through his social media posts, he has hinted at his willingness to return to Iran. "Do not abandon the streets," he said in a recent post. "My heart is with you, and I will soon be by your side.
