Iran will not ‘automatically’ fall after Khamenei’s death, shah’s widow says

South China Morning Post Political StrategyNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 3, 2026 at 07:07 PM

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Following US-Israeli strikes on Iran that resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Farah Pahlavi, the widow of the last Shah, stated that Khamenei's death, while historically significant, will not automatically lead to the collapse of the Iranian system. Pahlavi, speaking in an interview, emphasized the importance of the Iranian people uniting for a peaceful transition to a law-based state. She urged the international community to respect Iranian sovereignty and support the people's self-determination. Pahlavi also noted that her son, Reza Pahlavi, is preparing for a potential transition should the current republic fall. The attacks and Khamenei's death have created turmoil in the Middle East and raised questions about Iran's future.

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US-Israeli strikes on Iran killed Khamenei.

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Khamenei's death will not “automatically” lead to the fall of the Iranian system.

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Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei’s death is “historically significant”.

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Reza Pahlavi is in the process of preparing a transition if the republic falls.

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Attacks on Iran have thrown the Middle East into turmoil.

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Mohammad Reza Pahlavi 50% Reza Pahlavi 60% Middle East 60% Israel 70% Islamic Republic 70% United States 70% Ali Khamenei ×290% Iran ×4100%

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iran 100% ali khamenei 90% death 80% iranian system 70% farah pahlavi 70% transition 60% middle east 50% islamic republic 50% sovereignty 50% reza pahlavi 40%