Reza Pahlavi

Crown Prince of Iran and political figure

Reza Pahlavi - Crown Prince of Iran and political figure
Born

October 31st, 1960
64 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Iran

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Born in 1960, the Crown Prince of Iran is the son of the last Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Following the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the monarchy was abolished, and the prince went into exile. He has lived in various countries and has remained politically active, advocating for democracy and human rights in Iran. The prince has worked to unite opposition groups and has focused on the promotion of secularism and democratic governance. Despite being in exile, the prince has maintained a significant following among Iranians both domestically and abroad, often speaking on issues related to the future of Iran and its political landscape.

Advocacy for democracy in Iran

Unifying opposition groups

Promoting human rights and secularism

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