Will Reza Pahlavi lead Iran in 2026?
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Speaking at the Cyrus the Great event in Toronto on Saturday, Prince Reza Pahlavi said: “The Dey saga was not the result of a fleeting excitement, but rather a long and costly path. The Islamic Republic, which saw its downfall certain on January 8 and 9, committed one of the greatest crimes in history.”
“Today, we are more experienced and determined than ever before,” he said. “Our goal is clear: to overthrow the Islamic Republic and achieve a free and prosperous Iran.”
“Our four key principles are clear: preserving the territorial integrity of Iran, the separation of religion from the state, individual freedoms and the equality of all citizens before the law, and the right of the nation to determine the future form of Iranian governance through a free and fair ballot box,” Prince Pahlavi said.
Political analyst Reza Arab referred to Prince Reza Pahlavi's meeting with opposition leaders, members of the shadow government, and a number of Australian representatives and senators, and his emphasis on the right of the Iranian people to determine their own destiny, saying that this meeting shows the attention of some members of the Australian parliament to the conditions after the Islamic Republic and the opportunities for cooperation with Iran in that period. He added that Prince Reza Pahlavi defined his role as a "bridge in the transition period" towards a national and modern state, and considers his duty to defend principles such as territorial integrity, separation of religion from government, equality of citizens before the law, and the choice of the future political system.
Prince Reza Pahlavi held a virtual meeting with Australian opposition leaders about the situation in Iran, support for Iranians, and the prospects for a transition to democracy, and called for dialogue with the country's government. According to a statement from Prince Reza Pahlavi's press office, Angus Taylor, Leader of the Australian Opposition, Ted O'Brien, Shadow Foreign Minister, and a number of Liberal-National Coalition MPs and senators attended the meeting on September 16. Prince Reza Pahlavi said that the human rights situation, the demands of the Iranian people, and the protection of Iranians living in Australia against the Islamic Republic's "threats, intimidation, and interventions" were among the topics of discussion. He also explained the prospects for economic relations between Iran and Australia if a democratic government is established and the "Iranian Prosperity Project". He welcomed the meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Foreign Minister Penny Wang, and other members of the government and expressed his willingness to travel to Australia. Prince Reza Pahlavi also said in an interview with Australia's ABC National Radio that the Iranian people should freely choose the country's future political system and described his role as providing the conditions for the transition to democracy.
Prince Reza Pahlavi: My plan for guiding Iran through the transition period emphasizes holding free elections, the sovereignty of the people's vote, the formation of a Constituent Assembly to determine the future course of the country, and providing the basis for prosperity and well-being for all Iranians.
Sima Shain, a prominent Israeli expert and former head of the Mossad Intelligence Agency, comments on Reza Pahlavi: "He wants to be a transitional figure, but I don't think he has the ability to become such a force for change. I don't think he has enough people in Iran who are willing to fight for him. And for that reason, I don't think he has much chance of success."
Sima Shain, a prominent Israeli expert and former head of the Mossad Intelligence Agency, comments on Reza Pahlavi: "He wants to be a transitional figure, but I don't think he has the ability to become such a force for change. I don't think he has enough people in Iran who are willing to fight for him. And for that reason, I don't think he has much chance of success."
Reza Pahlavi has no support from the Trump administration and no chance of coming to power in Iran Steve Stecklow in an interview with the BBC: Reza Pahlavi's financial backers have become disappointed in him due to his silence in the face of Trump's statements about "returning Iran to the Stone Age" and his failure to distance himself from some of the violence of his supporters and advisors. He also emphasizes that Reza Pahlavi has no support from the Trump administration and no chance of coming to power in Iran. According to Stecklow, the deep division of the opposition abroad and Pahlavi's inability to unite the opposition are among his most important weaknesses. nournews.ir @Nournews_IR
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In an interview with Reuters, Prince Reza Pahlavi said that he does not favor either of the two options of monarchy or republic during the transition period and considers his role to be creating a basis for the people to freely decide on the future system of Iran. Saeed Bashirtash, head of the Central Council of the Haft Aban Front, said that Prince Reza Pahlavi does not consider himself simply the leader of a political movement or the leader of monarchists, but rather tries to play the role of a national figure; a figure who, at the current critical juncture, will bring together all Iranians regardless of political affiliations.
In an interview with Reuters, Prince Reza Pahlavi described himself as a "bridge of transition" and an "impartial arbitrator," saying the form of future government should be determined by the people's decision.
"This campaign began 46 years ago as a lifelong mission to liberate Iran. It was never about me, it was about the Iranian people and their right to determine their own destiny," Prince Reza Pahlavi told Reuters in an interview. He stressed that the decision about Iran's future should be made by the Iranian people alone, not by foreign governments. Prince Reza Pahlavi also said that the Iranian people could not safely return to the streets without some level of protection or the means to confront security forces. He added that the campaign, which began after what he called a "massacre" and led to the intervention of Israeli and American forces to attack the Islamic Republic, was perhaps a necessary step to prevent further bloodshed, create a level playing field for the people and save more lives. Prince Reza Pahlavi also said: "My position as a transitional leader is not a destination, but a bridge to a destination." He added that he does not favor either of the two options, monarchy or republic, and that the final decision about Iran's future system should be with the people.
Prince Reza Pahlavi: My position as a transitional leader is that I am not a destination; I am a bridge to a destination. The second point is that in order to be an impartial arbiter, I am completely above partisan disputes. I am not a supporter of either option, monarchy or republic. My job is to ensure that a healthy debate takes place and that ultimately the people decide what kind of system they prefer as their ultimate form of government.
"This campaign began 46 years ago as a lifelong mission to liberate Iran," Prince Reza Pahlavi told Reuters in an interview. "And it has never been about me; it has been about the Iranian people and their right to self-determination; and that is exactly what it is about. It is not a foreign government that should decide who or what should replace the Iranian government. That decision is up to the Iranian people. I have never asked for support or endorsement from any leader or government."
Latest in Iranian opposition politics: family of Pouya Bakhtiari, an Iranian protester killed in 2019 by the regime, which had been previously supportive of Pahlavi have now decisively broken with him over his lack of plans and seriousness
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After Netanyahu, Reza Pahlavi in a similar reading to the Iranian people.
Exiled Iranian prince Reza Pahlavi urged Iranians to remain in their homes and continue strike action while awaiting what he described as his “final call,” saying the country had reached a sensitive stage in its struggle against the Islamic Republic.
FWD from Political Fars News Agency: Campaign to "Pledge the Sharif Family to the Third Leader of the Islamic Revolution" With the signatures of 110 professors and 1,000 students of Sharif University of Technology, the campaign "The Sharif Family's Pledge of Allegiance to the Third Leader of the Islamic Revolution" was launched. The "Sharif Pledge" campaign includes a letter from the Sharif University of Technology family, including professors and students, along with graduates and staff, to the people of Iran. It began yesterday morning, and after a day, more than 110 professors and 1,000 students, plus about 1,300 graduates and staff, joined it, and its signatories are still increasing. The names of the professors and students who initially signed it are currently listed at this link and will be updated over time. Read the latest political, defense and security news here @Farspolitics - link
What is this event about?
This market will resolve to “Yes” if Reza Pahlavi de facto holds and exercises the powers of the head of state of Iran by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No.”
Reza Pahlavi will be considered to hold power if he exercises primary governing authority over the Iranian state during the specified timeframe, including effective control over the armed forces, national institutions, and core executive decision-making, regardless of formal title, constitutional designation, or international recognition.
Formal appointment, recognition by the United Nations, or recognition by foreign governments is not required.
Indicators of de facto authority may include control over the armed forces and security services; control over executive ministries and state administrative institutions; enforcement of national laws; issuance of binding national directives; and effective control over the capital and core state infrastructure.
Symbolic status, foreign recognition without domestic control, exile leadership without effective authority inside Iran, nomination without effective authority, or ceremonial or transitional status without governing control will not qualify.
If Iran experiences a period in which no individual exercises effective governing control, this will not alone qualify for a “Yes” resolution unless Reza Pahlavi subsequently meets the criteria above within the specified timeframe.
The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.