Conventional opposition structures are nearly impossible to build and protect inside Iran under the Islamic Republic’s extreme repression and surveillance. Judging Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi by the absence of a formal organisation inside the country reflects a misunderstanding of how the regime crushes any such networks before they can survive. His real strength lies in…
This article examines Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi’s role as an opposition leader amid the national uprising in Iran, focusing on his political vision, popular legitimacy, international recognition, and strategic framework for ending the Islamic regime and facilitating a democratic transition. It argues that he is the most viable and capable leadership option positioned to guide…
Prince Reza Pahlavi’s January 2026 interview with The Economist exposed a gap between Western legitimacy tests and Iran’s authoritarian reality. His credibility is rooted in organic, high-risk support inside Iran and sustained diaspora mobilization, not elections the regime makes impossible. He frames his role as transitional and non-partisan: preventing chaos, securing a democratic process, and…
The Cyrus the Great Institute (CGI) presents a constructive assessment of the Iran Prosperity Project’s Emergency Phase plan, a 180-day roadmap for governance in the aftermath of the Islamic Republic’s overthrow. While recognizing the Booklet as the most comprehensive effort in nearly half a century to prepare for transition, CGI identifies both notable strengths and…
Constitutional monarchy offers Iran a politically stable and culturally resonant alternative to partisan republicanism. Grounded in both empirical research and philosophical tradition, it combines symbolic authority with institutional continuity, enabling national unity without authoritarianism. Monarchs function as neutral anchors above political conflict, often at lower public cost and with greater resilience than elected heads of…
Genetic studies show that Iranians, despite linguistic and regional differences, share a deep ancestral continuity rooted in the Iranian plateau. Language shifts have occurred without major population changes, and all major Iranian groups belong to a shared genetic family. This unity supports a democratic and inclusive national identity, where diversity strengthens rather than divides. For…
Iran has faced decades of turmoil and division, yet a path toward unity and progress remains possible. Prince Reza Pahlavi envisions a secular, democratic Iran where reconciliation replaces revenge, fostering stability at home and cooperation abroad. His commitment to diplomacy and regional peace contrasts sharply with the current regime’s policies of conflict and isolation. By…
Across Europe, thousands of Iranians rally behind Prince Reza Pahlavi, declaring their desire for freedom after decades of oppression under the Islamic Republic. His leadership, rooted in his legal right to the throne and a vision for a democratic, secular Iran, symbolizes national restoration rather than revenge. As Iranians risk their lives for this cause,…
The proposition of supporting separatist movements in Iran presents significant risks with far-reaching regional as well as global implications. While it might appear as an effective short-term strategy to destabilize and destroy the Islamic Republic of Iran, fragmenting the Iranian nation into smaller states would exacerbate regional instability, empower extremist and criminal networks, and disrupt…
Turkey’s state broadcaster TRT has produced a clip mocking Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and distorting historical facts about his father, the late Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. The Shah’s legacy includes significant economic growth, modernization, and a substantial reduction in poverty in Iran. Given Turkey’s own human rights issues under President Erdoğan, there is a…