Who is Reza Pahlavi? The exiled prince urging Iranians to ‘seize cities’
Summary
Reza Pahlavi, an Iranian prince living in exile, has urged Iranians to take control of city centers and prepare for his return. This shift marks a change from his previous stance of advocating nonviolent resistance. The Iranian government has responded to his call by accusing him of inciting "armed terrorist attacks."Key Facts
- Reza Pahlavi is the son of Iran's last shah and has lived in exile since the 1979 revolution.
- He has historically supported nonviolent change in Iran and called for a referendum.
- Recently, Pahlavi urged Iranians to seize city centers and workers to strike in key sectors.
- The Iranian government accused him of promoting armed attacks and linked the unrest to foreign interference by the U.S. and Israel.
- Pahlavi's calls for action coincide with large anti-government protests in Iran.
- He asked supporters to use symbols from before the 1979 revolution, like the "Lion and Sun" flag.
- There is division within the Iranian opposition regarding Pahlavi's recent actions and rhetoric.
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