The Future of Iran: A Conversation with Reza Pahlavi

In recent months, the Islamic Republic has suffered several unprecedented challenges. In October, anti-corruption protest movements erupted in Iraq and Lebanon. In both cases, demonstrators called for an end to the privileged status that Iran’s proxies have come to enjoy. In Iraq, where the anti-Iranian demands are most explicit, militias loyal to Tehran have attempted, unsuccessfully, to suppress the demonstrations with extreme violence.

But the greatest blow to the legitimacy of the Islamic Republic came inside Iran itself. In November, a wave of protests against the regime swept the country, engulfing every major town and city. Representatives of every ethnic group and social class took part in the demonstrations. While the protests displayed remarkable depth and breadth, the opposition movement has no clear leadership. Nevertheless, throughout the country, protestors were heard to chant the same slogans in favor of the former crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, the son of Muhammad Reza Shah Pahlavi.

Mr. Pahlavi is the most prominent Iranian opposition figure and, increasingly, a unifying symbol among Iranians who seek to replace the current regime with a secular liberal democracy. On January 15, join Hudson us for a conversation with him about the current situation, the nature and prospects of the protest movement, and how the United States should respond.

[miagabel]

Thank you for this interview it's now time for the world to decide whose side they're on: the regime, or the Iranian people. 40 years of oppression is enough.

[mahdiehfarhang]

Fortunately we have pahlavi. He's a very polite man. Actually The Iranian people love America and ask for help from all political groups, people and civil society. The second is about unity. It's time for the right-wingers who are tired of leading their policies. In short, unite with the Iranian people. We need help. We want the region to be at peace. Thanks for the interview

[royavossough]

We love His Majesty Reza Pahlavi, he is the only one who can bring freedom and security back to Iran

[revolt.]

we ie the Iranian appreciate you for inviting our future Shah thank you so much thank you we never forget this interview historically.

[arshamirani]

Thanks to the Hudson Institute To invite the Prince of Persia 🙋🙋💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[light-yime]

Do you know why I and millions and millions of Iranians support Prince Reza Pahlavi? It is because of his passion for our land Iran and all the Iranians regardless of who they are and what they do and no matter if they are for monarchy or not! You can tell from his excited, sincere voice that he is keeping the flame of liberty and justice for all in his heart which he has given to us Persians for over 40 years of none stop trying to be our voiceless voice! He is the most respected and trusted national personality by all Iranians! He is our national treasure! Thank you for inviting him to talk and express our views at this critical moment of history. He is our true voice and we want the world to listen!

[sheidapouya]

درود بر شاهزاده رضا پهلوی افتخار ایرانی, امیدواریم با پیگیریها و تلاش شما هر چه سریعتر ایران عزیزمان آزاد گردد و شما و مادر گرامیتان شهبانوی عزیز را در ایران ملاقات کنیم.
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[mandanas]

The only Alternative to the path of Freedom is Reza Pahlavi.

[jztidlv]

تنها شخصی که میشود به آن اعتماد کرد،او غیر از مردم ایران کسی را ندارد،مستقل و وطن‌پرست واقعی💙

[ashkan]

Amazing speech. that’s what we were all waiting for.
well done 👏🏼

[lavie]

Extremely articulate, intelligent speech by a true civilized Persian leader! He is one, but not the only influencer for the future secular democracy in Iran.

[hamidadhami]

A very powerful and timely message by Mr Pahlavi. A great informative means for American and world larger audience to hear the reality of needs of the Iranian people . Thanks to Mr Pahlavi for his patriotism and the Hudson institute for its badly needed support for the people of Iran to achieve peace in the world.

[hamidehbagherzadeh]

Thank you Hudson Institute for the interview!
It was great!
Prince Reza Pahlavi is the only real supporter of Iranians and the true representative of them. He would make the best alternative in the near future as well!
Thank you Prince Reza Pahlavi for the great support and being the authentic voice of Iranians both inside and outside!💙💙💙💙💙💙
Long live Pahlavism

[aliraza-juoq]

The only way to make Iran free, is Pahlavi come back 💙💙💙

[minoosaghafi]

Forty years challenge and keep one-word "pro his people and his country it is amazingly adorable. I really proud of Pahlavi Family and I support them. Reza Pahlavi is our Iranian vote and election.long live Iran.
سالیان مبارزه و فقط یک حرف گفتن :درحمایت از ملت ایران و نجات ایران حیرت اور و ستایش امیز است . من به خانواده پهلوی مفتخرم و از انها حمایت میکنم و رضا پهلوی رای و .انتخاب ایرانیان است. ایران پاینده

[pouyan]

He is the true voice of Iranian people.

[nimash]

Long live Iran! Long live our Prince!
Hope you return to Iran and glory and freedom with you! ✌👑

[jonathanrobinson]

each word his majesty says makes me more confident and hoplful that soon we will have a true democracy in Iran the fact is that Iranians are much like europeans and North Americans in the way they think, they've just got stuck in the middle east and it problematic way of thinking which has caused problems for millions of people worldwide.

[MrAps]

Love love Prince Reza Pahlavi. The only answer for Iran

[alireza]

امید ما شاهزاده رضا پهلوی،ارزوی سلامتی برای شما وخانواده محترم وایران دوست شما .