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Son of Last Shah Calls for International Pressure on Iran

Published January 16, 2026, 18:10
Son of Last Shah Calls for International Pressure on Iran

Reza Pahlavi, son of the last Shah of Iran and a member of the Iranian opposition, has called on the international community to increase pressure on the Iranian government to support protesters and overthrow the theocratic regime. Speaking at a press conference in Washington, Pahlavi stated that the regime is on the verge of collapse and pledged to return to Iran. He claimed that large segments of the Iranian military and security forces secretly sympathize with him and that he can ensure a smooth transition of power. He also accused Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, of mass crimes against the Iranian people. Protests in Iran have been violently suppressed, with estimates of thousands dead, while the opposition remains fragmented.