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Could Reza Pahlavi play a role in Iran's future?

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Aysegül Ilgin
January 19, 2026

As protests sweep Iran, the exiled son of the country’s last shah has urged demonstrators to 'seize' city centers. So who is Reza Pahlavi and could he bring about change?

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