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Regime change? Inside Reza Pahlavi's faltering bid to lead Iran

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah, is facing growing questions over his leadership ambitions despite years of campaigning for democratic change. A Reuters investigation finds waning donor confidence, opposition divisions and a lack of backing from the Trump administration, highlighting the absence of a clear alternative to…

The Economic Times

How a secret CIA operation in 1953 set the stage for decades of tension between Iran and United States

US-Iran hostility stems from a 1953 CIA-backed coup which removed Prime Minister Mossadegh. Britain's oil dispute with Iran triggered the crisis and led to economic pressure. The Shah's rule, supported by the US, fostered growing opposition and anger. This historical distrust fueled the 1979 revolution and subsequent US embassy hostage…

The Times of India

An ideological tug-of-war: the pressures facing Iran’s World Cup squad in US

Flag bans, travel headaches and a religious regime video among bumps in road, as team prepares to be first to play in country with which it is at war

The Guardian - UK

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Far-right praise for shah’s secret police puts Reza Pahlavi on the spot

Son of deposed shah forced to distance himself from the once-dreaded Savak as some of his supporters glorify it

The Guardian - US

Opposition divided: battle among Iranian regime’s opponents plays out on London streets

Supporters of Reza Pahlavi, exiled son of the late shah, are clashing with those who oppose a return of monarchy

The Guardian - UK

Could billions in frozen Iranian assets help the US unlock a deal?

Ahead of US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad on Friday, a top demand from Tehran will likely be the unlocking of its frozen assets abroad. Trump will have to consider handing back the fortune he once locked away.

Euronews

US and Iran: A brief history of how decades of mistrust and bad blood led to open warfare

With U.S. bombs raining down on Iran and Tehran’s leaders responding by hitting targets across the Persian Gulf and restricting transit through the Strait of Hormuz, it is fair to suggest that the present moment represents a low in relations between the two countries.

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Iran has been threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz for years – it’s a key part of Tehran’s defence strategy

In a 1974 interview with the shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the US journalist Mike Wallace briefly referred to the dispute over the naming of what has been generally called “Sinus Persicus” (Persian Gulf) since ancient times – and what Wallace called “the Gulf”.

The Conversation

I had a ringside seat for the Iranian revolution. Foreign meddling didn’t work then either

Even as the first western journalist to interview Ayatollah Khomeini, I had no inkling of what was to come. Perhaps we should have learned from history, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

The Guardian - UK

Who will stand up for the Iranian people as death rains on them from the skies?

The Guardian - UK

Kurdish dissident groups say they are preparing to join the fight against Iran with US support

Kurdish Iranian dissident groups based in northern Iraq are preparing for a potential cross-border military operation in Iran, and the U.S. has asked Iraqi Kurds to support them, Kurdish officials have told The Associated Press

The Independent UK

European Parliament considers invitation to Reza Pahlavi amid calls for regime change in Iran

A provisional list of opposition figures to be invited to the EU Parliament includes the son of the last Shah, who is endorsed by some MEPs from the right-wing ECR group.

Euronews

Sirens, wrong visuals, and ‘Allahu Akbar’ dog-whistles: The Godi-fication of US-Israel-Iran war

Deafening studio sirens. Recycled war footage. From defending the indefensible to peddling outright fake news, there isn't a conflict usual suspects on mainstream TV media won't exploit.

Newslaundry

UNESCO expresses concern over the protection of cultural heritage sites in Middle East

The United Nations cultural agency, UNESCO, has expressed concerns over escalating violence in the Middle East after Iran's Golestan Palace was damaged by debris after a US-Israeli air strike on Tehran.

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The Guardian - UK

‘You weren’t free’: Iranians party in London and Manchester after strikes against regime

The diaspora hope the death of Ali Khamenei will bring change – and peace – even as fears remain over Iran’s future

The Guardian - US

Trump’s current war on Iran picks up where a longstanding enmity left off

The mutual resentments that have fueled tensions between the US and Iran have simmered for nearly half a century

The Times of India

'Iran's Prosperity Project': Tehran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi unveils democratic transition plan after Khamenei’s death

Iran's exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, hailed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death following US-Israeli strikes, calling it the Islamic Republic's end. He praised President Trump and outlined a roadmap for a democratic transition, emphasizing unity among opposition groups and regional peace, including recognition of Israel. Pahlavi urged Iranians to prepare…

The Conversation

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ruled Iran with defiance and brutality for 36 years. For many Iranians, he will not be revered

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader for 36 years, has been killed in US and Israeli airstrikes on his country, Iranian state media reported.

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The Times of India

US-Iran tensions: Who are the men steering the storm in Middle East

The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran, killing at least 40 people amid nuclear program negotiations and protests. President Trump warned Iranian forces to surrender or face death, while Supreme Leader Khamenei vowed resistance. The conflict escalates with key players like Benjamin Netanyahu and Reza Pahlavi involved.

The Conversation

Iran’s exiled crown prince is touting himself as a future leader. Is this what’s best for the country?

As Iranian and US diplomats meet in Geneva for crucial negotiations to avoid a potential war, opposition groups in exile are sniffing an opportunity.

Euronews

Hundreds of thousands gather in Munich demanding regime change in Iran amid ongoing protests

Hundreds of thousands gathered in Munich to stage a major demonstration against the brutalities of the Iranian government amid ongoing nationwide protests. The protest comes as world leaders convene in the southern German city for a conference on global security.

The Conversation

How Iran’s current unrest can be traced back to the 1979 revolution

The recent unrest in Iran, with the third mass protests in the past six years, has left the theocratic regime wounded but not out.

The Guardian - UK

‘Very masculinist’: how Iran unrest felt different to 2022’s hijab protests

Euronews

Analysis: Promises unkept, lives lost — Iran's protests and global responsibility

Analysts agree Iran's regime decided on mass killings to survive protests driven by economic collapse, with clear orders for lethal force against unarmed demonstrators.

The Conversation

The rise of Reza Pahlavi: Iranian opposition leader or opportunist?

During the protests that ripped through Iran in January, one person who gained attention was Reza Pahlavi. Pahlavi, who lives in a suburb of Washington, D.C., is the son of the late shah of Iran, who ruthlessly ruled the country before being deposed during the Iranian Revolution in 1979.

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