Throughout the Islamic Republic’s history of mass protests in 2009, 2019, and 2022, a key absence was a unifying leader, which the regime fears. Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, the son of the deposed Shah, has emerged as this figure, rallying support and calling for coordinated actions, leading to significant protests. Despite a brutal crackdown and attempts by the regime to discredit him, he prepares to return to Iran, emphasizing that the future lies in the hands of the Iranian people. The regime’s narrative aims to undermine his credibility, portraying him as a puppet of foreign powers rather than a legitimate leader.
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