Iranians do not advocate for a reinstatement of the monarchy.
In the political landscape of the modern world, the name Reza Pahlavi, the son of the last Iranian Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, has resurfaced with renewed interest. Evidence of his continued activism can be seen in his attendance at a European Parliament session in March 2023 and his hosting of a conference in Munich in July 2025.
During the reign of his father, power resided exclusively with the monarch, and the Bureau for Intelligence and Security of the State (SAVAK), a secret police force known for its brutality, crushed dissent. SAVAK's methods were far from democratic, with reports of murder and torture of dissidents.
However, Reza Pahlavi has publicly supported the view that Iran should be led by a 'free and democratic Iran'. This stance has earned him the support of notable figures such as Donald Trump and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
While some have expressed a nostalgia for Iran's last monarch, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the current political climate in Iran could not be more different. The Islamic Republic of Iran is facing growing global anger, with topics such as Identity Politics, Politics, World, and Free Speech dominating discussions on our website.
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The pre-1979 regime in Iran was characterized by tyranny, with the death of prominent intellectual Ali Shariati two months after fleeing his homeland serving as a stark reminder of the repression that was rampant during that time. Parviz Sabeti, the deputy head of SAVAK under the shah in the 1970s, was hit with a multimillion-dollar lawsuit by Iranian exiles for alleged torture.
As we move forward, it is essential to remember the lessons of the past and strive for a future where freedom and democracy prevail. Reza Pahlavi's advocacy for a democratic Iran is a step in that direction, and we will continue to cover his efforts and the broader political landscape in Iran on our website.
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