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- Mar 08, 2026, 04:00 AMExiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi has announced that he has accepted the call to become Iran's next leader following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Pahlavi is the eldest son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, and is widely recognized as a key figure opposing the current Iranian government.
For years, Pahlavi has urged protests against the Islamic Republic and has advocated for removing the current regime from power. He has also pushed for stronger relations with Western countries and Israel, presenting himself as a bridge to the international community.
Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, was reportedly killed on Saturday during strikes by US and Israeli forces. According to Iranian law, an assembly of experts is responsible for selecting the country's next leader, while a three-member transitional council—composed of the president, the head of the judiciary, and a member of the guardians' council—has been temporarily appointed to manage the country.
In a video message shared on his X account, Pahlavi said, "For nearly five decades, this terrorist regime has sown chaos and bloodshed across our region." He emphasized that the Iranian people have requested his leadership to guide the nation through the transitional period after the current regime ends.
Pahlavi added, "I have accepted this responsibility. My goal is to restore normalcy to our nation and foreign relations. I will ensure a smooth transition, stabilize the country, and let Iranians decide their future through free elections." He also called on Arab nations to recognize and support the transitional government.
The assembly of experts has not yet announced a successor to Khamenei, who had the ultimate authority over Iran's political affairs. Meanwhile, Pahlavi is positioning himself as a unifying figure to lead the country through a delicate and uncertain period.
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For years, Pahlavi has urged protests against the Islamic Republic and has advocated for removing the current regime from power. He has also pushed for stronger relations with Western countries and Israel, presenting himself as a bridge to the international community.
Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, was reportedly killed on Saturday during strikes by US and Israeli forces. According to Iranian law, an assembly of experts is responsible for selecting the country's next leader, while a three-member transitional council—composed of the president, the head of the judiciary, and a member of the guardians' council—has been temporarily appointed to manage the country.
In a video message shared on his X account, Pahlavi said, "For nearly five decades, this terrorist regime has sown chaos and bloodshed across our region." He emphasized that the Iranian people have requested his leadership to guide the nation through the transitional period after the current regime ends.
Pahlavi added, "I have accepted this responsibility. My goal is to restore normalcy to our nation and foreign relations. I will ensure a smooth transition, stabilize the country, and let Iranians decide their future through free elections." He also called on Arab nations to recognize and support the transitional government.
The assembly of experts has not yet announced a successor to Khamenei, who had the ultimate authority over Iran's political affairs. Meanwhile, Pahlavi is positioning himself as a unifying figure to lead the country through a delicate and uncertain period.
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