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At CPAC in Texas, Iranian opposition leader Reza Pahlavi urged President Trump to pursue regime change against Tehran, vowing to 'make Iran great again' as the US-Israel war on Iran enters its second month; the diaspora supports him, but analysts warn the Iranian regime could harden, while US public opinion on the strikes remains divided.
At CPAC in Dallas (March 26–28, 2026), Ted Cruz spoke on stage; exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi addressed the crowd and earned a standing ovation, with CPAC chairman Matt Schlapp applauding, Steve Bannon addressing attendees, and former border-patrol chief Greg Bovino greeting fans.
In a White House meeting with German Chancellor Merz, Donald Trump reiterated skepticism about Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last shah, potentially leading Iran, noting that while some people like him, the administration has not given serious consideration to him and that most of the candidates they had in mind are dead. Pahlavi, who lives in exile in the U.S., says Iranians trust him and would welcome a return, and he is slated to speak at CPAC in Texas. Trump indicated that an internal Iranian successor might be more appropriate, though he did not name any alternative.
Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi tells European leaders to back the U.S.-led war on Tehran and supports a plan for a transitional, democratic government, praising the EU’s IRGC designation but calling for stronger, more active involvement despite concerns about legality and regional risk.
60 Minutes interviews Reza Pahlavi in Paris after Ayatollah Khamenei’s death, with him arguing the moment offers Iran’s “chance” for a democratic transition and saying he would serve as a transitional leader rather than king. He outlines four core principles—territorial integrity, separation of religion from state, equality under the law, and a democratic process—supports dismantling Iran’s nuclear program, and says some security forces could defect with amnesty as Iranians push for change, while praising Trump for intervention and stressing that change must come from within Iranians, not foreign endorsement.
Exiled heir Reza Pahlavi argues he is best positioned to lead a post-Khamenei Iran, claiming broad domestic support and military backing for a transitional government, while promoting a plan he calls MIGA (Make Iran Great Again) and suggesting opening Iran to U.S. investment could generate trillions in economic benefits; he says he’s briefing Sen. Lindsey Graham for a bipartisan Senate push, but analysts question his ability to organize a credible ground game inside Iran.
Reza Pahlavi, exiled heir to Iran’s crown, writes in the Washington Post after Ayatollah Khamenei’s death that Iran should transition to democracy: a transitional government, a new constitution, and free elections under international oversight, with the future government immediately recognizing and establishing relations with Israel. He argues Iran is not Iraq and cautions against a protracted US military footprint, praising Donald Trump for supporting Iranians during the crisis.
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled former crown prince of Iran, is positioning himself as a potential transitional leader if the Islamic Republic collapses, advocating a secular, democratic system with a constitution drafted by Iranians and a separation of religion from state. He has courted Western support, including meetings with U.S. officials, and has urged caution amid U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting Iran’s military capabilities. Domestic support remains divided, with polls showing a roughly split stance on his legitimacy. He has published an updated Emergency Phase booklet as part of his Iran Prosperity Project, signaling preparation for post-regime needs and a more assertive stance in protests, while explicitly ruling out an automatic restoration of the monarchy.
Protests returned to Tehran’s universities on Monday, with students chanting for exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi and clashing with the Basij, signaling renewed unrest after a harsh crackdown. The demonstrations come as U.S. forces gather in the Middle East and indirect talks over Iran’s nuclear program are set to resume in Geneva, amid ongoing disputes over the death toll of earlier protests and the government’s crackdown.
Hundreds of thousands joined solidarity rallies for Iran’s anti-government protesters across the globe, with exiled prince Reza Pahlavi in Munich pledging to lead a secular democratic transition; demonstrations also took place in Los Angeles, Toronto, Tel Aviv, Lisbon, Sydney and London as rights groups say the crackdown has killed thousands and arrested tens of thousands, while Iran-U.S. talks and regional tensions continue in parallel.
Around 250,000 people demonstrated in Munich on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, part of a ‘Global Day of Action’ led by Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi to pressure Tehran, with Toronto drawing about 350,000 protesters and calls for demonstrations in Los Angeles. The rallies, aimed at signaling international support for Iranians facing a deadly crackdown, coincide with a fight over Iran’s future and a push for regime change, as the death toll from the protests remains contested between activists and official figures. Trump also floated renewed pressure on Iran amid the protests.
Protesters around the world gathered near the Munich Security Conference and in cities like London, Melbourne, Athens, and Tokyo to demand regime change in Iran, with opposition figure Reza Pahlavi urging international pressure and renewed U.S. involvement in Iran policy.
In Munich, supporters of Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi gathered to advocate for regime change in Tehran, highlighting ongoing diaspora opposition to the Iranian government.
Anti-regime activists briefly hijacked Iran's Badr satellite to take over state TV and air exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's calls for Iranians to protest, with footage including solidarity protests worldwide and messages urging Iran's military and security forces to side with protesters. The 10-minute broadcast aired around 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 18, 2026, according to Iran International and Manoto News.
Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi pressed President Trump to fulfill his promise of action by urging a surgical strike on Iran’s paramilitary assets to weaken the regime amid protests that rights groups say have killed thousands. He argues such action could hasten regime change and save lives, while Trump has faced regional caution from allies and ongoing discussions about U.S. assets in the region as a potential response.