Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi of Iran
Prince of Iran

Reza Pahlavi

Crown Prince of Iran

Advocate for Democracy, Freedom, and Human Rights

"I am not seeking to restore monarchy. I support the Iranian people's right to choose their own form of government through free and fair elections."

Leader of Iran's Democratic Movement
Voice of the Iranian People
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Biography

Biography

A Life Dedicated to Freedom

Core Principles

Secular Democracy

Advocates for complete separation of religion and state, ensuring freedom of religion for all.

People's Choice

Supports the Iranian people's right to determine their own form of government through free elections.

Human Rights

Committed to universal human rights, especially women's rights and freedom of expression.

Life Journey

1960

Born in Tehran

Born on October 31, 1960, in Tehran, Iran. Named Crown Prince by his father, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi.

1978

Education Abroad

Completed primary education in Iran and later attended schools in Switzerland and the United States. Earned a degree in political science.

1979

Left Iran

Left Iran on January 16, 1979, just weeks before the Islamic Revolution. Has lived in exile ever since.

1980s

Early Activism

Began political activism in exile, advocating for democratic change in Iran and speaking out against human rights violations.

2022

National Uprising

Became a prominent voice for the national uprising following Mahsa Amini's death. Called for international support for Iranian protesters.

Present

Democratic Advocate

Continues to advocate for secular democracy, emphasizing that he does not seek to restore monarchy but supports the people's right to choose.

Call to the Free World

The Six-Point Plan

Prince Reza Pahlavi's Demands from International Governments

These are demands from Prince Reza Pahlavi to the free world - calls to action for international governments to support the Iranian people's struggle for freedom.

1

Dismantle Revolutionary Guard Command

Dismantle the command structure of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its affiliated militias, which are responsible for domestic repression and regional terrorism. The IRGC must be prevented from participating in a future Iranian government.

Key Actions
  • Prevent IRGC from future political participation
  • Disband affiliated militias and terror networks
  • Restore civilian control of national security
2

Maximum Economic Pressure

Apply maximum economic pressure on the Islamic Republic regime to cut off its financial resources used for repression, nuclear weapons development, and regional terrorism. Target regime elites, IRGC entities, and oil revenue while minimizing harm to ordinary Iranians.

Key Actions
  • Target regime elites and IRGC entities
  • Restrict access to oil revenues
  • Protect ordinary Iranian citizens from harm
3

Unrestricted Internet Access

Provide Iranian people with unrestricted access to the internet and communication technologies. This includes supporting anti-censorship tools, satellite internet services like Starlink, and infrastructure to bypass the regime's digital oppression and surveillance apparatus.

Key Actions
  • Deploy Starlink and satellite internet
  • Support anti-censorship technologies
  • Break the regime's information blockade
4

Expel Iranian Diplomats

Expel Islamic Republic diplomats and intelligence operatives from Western countries who engage in espionage, terrorism planning, and intimidation of Iranian dissidents abroad. Close regime embassies that serve as centers for suppression of the Iranian diaspora.

Key Actions
  • Close embassies used for espionage
  • Protect Iranian dissidents abroad
  • End intimidation of diaspora communities
5

Prosecute Human Rights Violators

Pursue international prosecution of Islamic Republic officials responsible for crimes against humanity, including the 1988 prison massacres, downing of Flight PS752, killing of protesters, and systematic torture and execution of political prisoners.

Key Actions
  • Accountability for 1988 massacres
  • Justice for PS752 victims
  • Prosecution of torture and executions
6

Release All Political Prisoners

Demand the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners, prisoners of conscience, dual nationals, and detained protesters. Provide international monitoring of Iran's prisons and accountability for torture and executions.

Key Actions
  • Immediate release of all political prisoners
  • International prison monitoring
  • End torture and arbitrary detention

His Vision for Iran's Future

The Six-Point Plan above is what the free world should do to support Iranians. For Prince Reza Pahlavi's actual plan for rebuilding Iran after liberation, see the Iran Prosperity Project:

Iran Prosperity Project

Prince Reza Pahlavi's comprehensive vision for a free, democratic, and prosperous Iran. A detailed roadmap for transitional government and rebuilding the nation after the Islamic Republic.

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Featured Speeches & Interviews

Speech|September 2022

Address to the Iranian People

Reza Pahlavi's message of support during the national uprising protests.

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Interview|November 2022

Interview with International Media

Discussion of the Six-Point Plan and the path to democracy in Iran.

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Speech|March 2023

Congressional Testimony

Testimony before the U.S. Congress on supporting Iranian civil society.

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