Reza Pahlavi Declares Himself Leader of Iran’s “Transition” — Without a Transition, a Mandate, or Followers

The self-appointed role of the Shah’s son highlights the growing gap between monarchist narratives abroad and the political realities of Iran’s opposition. Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s last Shah, has recently announced that he has “accepted” the role of leader of Iran’s future transitional period. The declaration has triggered widespread debate among Iranian political […] The post Reza Pahlavi Declares Himself Leader of Iran’s “Transition” — Without a Transition, a Mandate, or Followers appeared first on Iran News Update.