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Birdo de Todon« While Pahlavi enjoys some popularity among the Iranian expat community, it's far from clear that Iranians want him as a leader. The son of a former dictator who enjoyed Israeli and American patronage, he carries the political baggage of his father, whose rule was known not only for its openness to Western culture but also for corruption, political repression and the torture of regime opponents. […] For 45 years he has criticized the ayatollahs' regime from abroad. Israel at some point established a relationship with him, presumably as part of efforts to encourage regime change. […] While Pahlavi declares that he's not running for any position, in recent years a social media campaign has been calling for the monarchy's restoration, with Reza on the throne. According to the sources, part of this effort is based on a network of fake accounts originating in Israel. »
🔒 Abo. – The Israeli Influence Operation Aiming to Install Reza Pahlavi as Shah of Iran (Oct. 2025): https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/security-aviation/2025-10-03/ty-article-magazine/.premium/the-israeli-influence-operation-in-iran-pushing-to-reinstate-the-shah-monarchy/00000199-9f12-df33-a5dd-9f770d7a0000