Can Iran’s Monarchy Be Restored?

Reza Pahlavi: Why The Shah’s Son Is The Most Direct Path To Iranian Democracy

The opportune return of Reza Pahlavi, Iran's crown prince, following US airstrikes

At 64, the crown prince of Tehran's last royal dynasty, which was overthrown by the 1979 Islamic Revolution, declared on June 23 that he was 'ready to lead the political transition' within his country.

Can Iran’s Monarchy Be Restored?

Reza Pahlavi's popularity and Iran's mounting discontent raise the possibility of restoring a constitutional monarchy, a secular, democratic alternative increasingly viewed as a stable path forward after the Islamic Republic.

After backing Israel, Iran’s self-styled crown prince loses support

Critics argue Reza Pahlavi’s monarchical ambitions and ties to Israel undermine his claims of advocating for democracy.

Iran’s self-styled crown prince loses support after backing Israel

Pahlavi may have undermined what little domestic support he previously held by failing to condemn Israel’s intense military strikes on Iran