Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince of Iran, claims that the time has come for him to lead the movement against the clerical regime that ousted his father. Despite past dismissals of his political relevance, he has gained traction among Iranian protesters. While he enjoys notable support, questions remain about his political organizing capabilities and the fractured state of the Iranian opposition. Pahlavi’s recent prominence reflects widespread discontent with the regime, even as the complexities of Iranian politics pose significant challenges to potential regime change.