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

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 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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Mohammad Reza Pahlavi 50% Reza Pahlavi 60% Middle East 60% Israel 70% United States 70% Islamic Republic 70% Farah Pahlavi ×390% Ali Khamenei ×290% Iran ×4100%

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