The son of Iran’s overthrown shah claims he could lead a power transition in his country, estimating it would take “no more than a few years.”
Pahlawi’s Vision for Iran’s Future
Pahlawi assessed that the time has come for “very strong and stable changes.” “I am leading these changes. I have the support of millions of Iranians. I have people within the country who are joining, the military will be on our side. We have a plan of action and a plan for change,” he said.
He added that this process would ultimately lead to “a democratic outcome so that Iranians can choose their future government and system.”
Transition Timeline and Process
The son of the overthrown shah of Iran was asked how long the period of change would last. He estimated it would be “no more than a few years.” The transitional period would last several years and end with a referendum in which Iranians would be asked about the proposed direction of constitutional changes.
“But the first 100 days are the most crucial to immediately stabilize the country and Iran’s economic situation,” Pahlawi argued.
Gratitude to Trump and Regional Vision
In a conversation with Fox News, Pahlawi thanked Donald Trump for killing Ali Chamenei, which he called a “turning point.” “We look to the United States as the best ally in rebuilding. The president says MAGA, we say MIGA [Make Iran Great Again],” he said.
He also stated that his leadership is a guarantee of peace in the region, cooperation between Iran and its neighbors, no threat to US national security, and significant gains from opening the Iranian market to Americans.
Polish Correspondent’s Perspective
“Polish correspondent dampens the shah’s son ambitions” – About Reza Pahlawi’s declaration, Wojciech Cegielski, a journalist from Polish Radio and long-time correspondent in the Middle East, spoke on TVP Info.
In his opinion, taking power would only be possible if Pahlawi were brought to Iran by Americans. However, Donald Trump is not keen on entering Iran by land, and for Iranians, an “American” nominee would be unacceptable.
Limited Support Within Iran
“Iranians abroad are very defiant towards the regime, completely differently than Iranians in the country. If Pahlawi were to run in elections in Iran, assuming he would even be allowed to vote, he might get a few percent of the votes with favorable winds,” Cegielski assessed.
He explained that Pahlawi is obviously associated with his father, and his father with power imposed by Americans. “Persians are a very proud nation, and it’s easy to find people in Iran who say: even if we wanted to overthrow the regime, we would do it ourselves, without external help,” the journalist explained.