Iran’s Exiled Crown Prince Signals Readiness to Lead After Khamenei’s Death


Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s last monarch, has declared that he is ready to lead Iran if the current government collapses following the death of Ali Khamenei.

Pahlavi, who has spent decades in exile, said he has accepted what he described as a call from many Iranians to help guide the country through a political transition.

The crown prince is the eldest son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who ruled Iran until he was overthrown during the Iranian Revolution.

Over the years, Reza Pahlavi has emerged as one of the most outspoken critics of Iran’s current Islamic government. He has repeatedly supported public protests and called for the removal of the ruling system, while also advocating stronger relations between Iran and Western countries, including Israel.

Reports say Khamenei was killed during military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel inside Iran, creating uncertainty about the country’s leadership.

Under Iranian law, the Assembly of Experts is responsible for selecting a new supreme leader. However, no replacement has been announced so far.

In the meantime, Iran is being governed by a temporary leadership council consisting of the president, the head of the judiciary, and a member of the Guardian Council.

In a video message shared on social media, Pahlavi accused Iran’s current leadership of spreading instability across the Middle East for decades.

“For nearly five decades, this terrorist regime has brought chaos and bloodshed across our region,” he said.

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