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News/Exiled Iranian crown prince reveals 6-st/Who is Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last shah?
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Who is Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last shah?

Reza Pahlavi, the 65-year-old exiled son of Iran's last shah, has emerged as a leading voice urging continued protests against the current Iranian regime. These protests, occurring throughout Iran, have reportedly resulted in approximately 2,500 deaths according to human rights groups, as the government attempts to suppress the demonstrations.

BBC News - WorldFiled 2026-01-16 · 14:21 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
Who is Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last shah?
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Reza Pahlavi, the 65-year-old exiled son of Iran's last shah, has emerged as a leading voice urging continued protests against the current Iranian regime. These protests, occurring throughout Iran, have reportedly resulted in approximately 2,500 deaths according to human rights groups, as the government attempts to suppress the demonstrations. The US, under President Trump, has not dismissed potential military intervention in response to the violent crackdown. Pahlavi's role is significant as questions arise about his level of support within Iran amidst the ongoing unrest. He is advocating for change in Iran from exile.

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Reza Pahlavi is 65 years old.

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US President Donald Trump has not ruled out military action against Iran.

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Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah, has been calling for protests to continue.

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Human rights groups say around 2,500 people have been killed in two weeks.

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65-year-old Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah has been a prominent voice calling for protests to continue in the country.Human rights groups say around 2,500 people have been killed in two weeks, as the authoritarian regime attempts to quash the demonstrations. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has not ruled out military action against the country over its violent crackdown.But who is Pahlavi, and what support does he enjoy among Iranians?
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