A democratic Iran is not only the aspiration of its people but also a strategic necessity for the international community.
The Pahlavi family provides an Iranian opposition.
Pahlavi's address to the IAC was highly anticipated. Several dozen supporters gathered outside the hotel prior to the afternoon plenary session, waving massive Iranian and Israeli flags.
"Decades of appeasement and containment of the Iranian regime has just emboldened them and harmed British interests."
Chikli shared a comment by Iran policy analyst Sarah Raviani, who claimed that to bring peace in the Middle East, "Khamenei’s oppressive regime occupying Iran, must be overthrown."
US-Iran relations have urged the Biden administration to seek new representation for the Iranian people. One figure is Reza Pahlavi, who offers a blend of historical legitimacy and modern vision.
An estimated 70% of Iranians comprise this silent pragmatist traditionalist majority. who would need to be on board with any regime change in Iran.
DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Reza Pahlavi, the son of the deposed shah, says his purpose in life is to usher in an era of democracy in Iran.
The shah's son Reza Pahlavi visits Israel and leads a government-in-exile with the goal of brining democracy to Iran.
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