Analysis: Why are Iranian monarchists backing Israel over its Gaza war? Iran’s monarchists have moved closer to Israel, which they see as a key ally in their fight to reinstate the Pahlavis. Al Jazeera · Mar 9, 2024
Iran Marked 45th Islamic Revolution Anniversary Amid Middle East Tensions Iran marked the 45th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution amidst tensions in the Middle East. Thousands of Iranians took part in rallies across the c... Top News · Feb 11, 2024
Iran and Israel: From allies to archenemies, how did they get here? The 1979 revolution changed their relationship dramatically with Tehran becoming a vocal supporter of Palestinians. Al Jazeera · Nov 6, 2023
AP WAS THERE: A 1953 CIA-led coup in Iran topples prime minister, cements shah's power In August 1953, a CIA-backed coup toppled Iran’s prime minister, cementing the rule of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi for over 25 years before the 1979 Islamic Revolution The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023
70 years ago, an Anglo-US coup condemned Iran to decades of oppression – but now the people are fighting back The 1953 coup d'etat in Iran ushered in a period of exploitation and oppression that has continued – despite a subsequent revolution that led to huge changes – for 70 years. Each year on August 19, the anniversary of the coup, millions of Iranians ask themselves what would have happened… The Conversation · Aug 18, 2023
Son of Iran’s last shah gets mixed reactions to visit to Israel Reza Pahlavi has tried to fashion himself as the leader of Iran’s opposition and a key personality in its future. Al Jazeera · Apr 19, 2023
Son of Toppled Iranian Shah to Visit Israel The exiled son of the Iranian Shah toppled in the 1979 revolution will visit Israel this week, Israel's government said on Sunday, calling him the "most senior Iranian personality" to ever pay a public visit to Israel. Israel and Iran enjoyed warmer ties under the US-backed Shah, though they have… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 17, 2023
Son of Iran's last shah set to make first visit to Israel Iran’s exiled crown prince is scheduled to come to Israel this week The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023
Divisions roil Iranian-American protest movement The appearance of a former SAVAK official at a US rally has underscored schisms within the Iranian diaspora. Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2023
Time to ramp up support for Iranian people, former Shah's son says A group of exiled Iranians will increase support for opposition movements in the country so they can continue to pressure the authorities there, amid a crackdown on protests, the last heir to the Iranian monarchy said on Saturday. Reuters · Feb 18, 2023
Could a democracy movement 'led' by Iran's exiled prince Reza Pahlavi help free the country? Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi says he does not seek a role as a future leader, but that he is part of the democracy movement that can support Iranians in overthrowing the Islamic Republic. ABC News · Feb 13, 2023
France: March, Eiffel Tower Display to Back Iran’s Activists Some 5,000 people marched Monday to the EU parliament in the French city of Strasbourg in support of Iran's anti-government protesters as Paris prepared an Eiffel Tower tribute to Mahsa Amini, whose death in September prompted the demonstrations. The Strasbourg march was organized by Iranians in Europe on the 44th… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 16, 2023
World Cup 2022: A brief history of US-Iran relations As US meets Iran in critical World Cup match in Qatar, Al Jazeera looks at the volatile history between the two nations. Al Jazeera · Nov 29, 2022
The veil in Iran has been an enduring symbol of patriarchal norms – but its use has changed depending on who is in power In images of the uprising that followed the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini on Sept. 16, 2022, perhaps the most iconic ones, aside from that of Amini herself, are those of unveiled Iranian women photographed from behind, facing police barricades or raising a fist at the scene of mass protests. The Conversation · Nov 14, 2022
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2022 ‘We all have dreams’: Iran’s fractured opposition begins to unify in support of protest movement Discussions on forming a transitional government as Tehran regime faces its gravest challenge in years
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 28, 2022 Late Shah's Son Hails Iran's 'Revolution for and By Women' The son of the late shah hailed Iran's mass protests as a landmark revolution by women and urged the world to add to the pressure on the clerical leadership. Reza Pahlavi, whose father was toppled in the Iranian Revolution of 1979, called for greater preparation for a future Iranian system…