Iran's exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi. (File Photo: Abdul Saboor/Reuters)
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Reza Pahlavi: Iran's Exiled Prince Fuels Anti-Khamenei Protests Amid Internet Shutdown

  • Reza Pahlavi, Iran's exiled crown prince, has gained focus amid renewed anti-Khamenei protests.
  • Protests intensified in major cities like Tehran and Mashhad after Pahlavi's call to citizens.
  • Demonstrators chanted slogans like "Pahlavi will return" and "Seyyed Ali will be toppled," referring to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
  • Authorities imposed a nationwide communications blackout following the escalation of protests.
  • Pahlavi, son of the last Shah, advocates for a secular Iran and supports freedom, democracy, and human rights.

Why It Matters: Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi's call ignited widespread anti-Khamenei protests in Iran, leading to an internet shutdown.

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