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TexasTowelie

(125,536 posts) Thu Jan 8, 2026, 02:32 AM Thursday

Do Iranians really want exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi in power? - DW News

Chants of 'Long live the Shah' have resurfaced during Iran's protests, sparking debate over exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi's influence. Experts say his support inside Iran is unclear and amplified by the diaspora. Pahlavi, son of the last Shah, campaigns against the Islamic Republic and calls for free elections, not monarchy. Some protesters see him as a transitional leader amid a lack of alternatives, but many remain cautious given Iran's history.

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this is the worst idea in a long time. rampartd Thursday #1

It might be wise for the mullahs to let him in power. That way he can take the situational blame for the current, w Norrrm Thursday #2

rampartd

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1. this is the worst idea in a long time.

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Thu Jan 8, 2026, 02:44 AM

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i get the need for a transitional leader (we are going to need one), but monarchy is a step backwards.

Norrrm

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2. It might be wise for the mullahs to let him in power. That way he can take the situational blame for the current, w

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Thu Jan 8, 2026, 07:25 AM

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It might be wise for the mullahs to let him in power. That way he can take the
situational blame for the current water crisis when he has to take severe actions.
Connecticut elected an independent governor when the Ds and Rs did not want to take
credit for the upcoming state income tax.

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