The Iranian People's Uprising Honest Reporting MAR 18, 2026
WATCH: Who Is “King Reza” Pahlavi? And why does he appear at protests
At Iranian diaspora rallies around the world, one name appears again and again: Reza Pahlavi. Sometimes even crowned with the words “King Reza.”
But Reza Pahlavi is not actually the king of Iran.
In this video, we explain who he is, why his name has become so prominent among Iranians opposing the Islamic Republic, and how he fits into the larger story of Iran’s past and possible future.
Reza Pahlavi is the son of Iran’s last Shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, whose monarchy ended during the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Since then, Pahlavi has lived in exile and has become one of the most recognizable figures calling for a democratic transition away from the current regime.
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