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“I am Ready to Return”: The exiled son of the Shah of Iran wants to take the Peacock Throne

Published January 10, 2026, 12:15
“I am Ready to Return”: The exiled son of the Shah of Iran wants to take the Peacock Throne

Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the son and heir of the Shah of Iran, expresses his readiness to return to his homeland as the regime in Tehran is in crisis due to mass protests. The demonstrations, which began due to poor economic conditions, have spread throughout the country and have led to dozens of deaths and thousands of arrests. Protesters have taken control of cities and are attacking mosques and government buildings. Pahlavi calls on the people to escalate the protests and paralyze the state, while the regime threatens violent repression and blames the US for incitement. Videos using Artificial Intelligence circulating online depict Pahlavi returning to Iran, while protesters wave the historical flag with the lion and the sun, banned by the regime. The situation in Iran is characterized by chaos and tension, with fears of further escalation of violence.