ولیعهد رضا پهلوی — طرح گذار دموکراتیک برای ایران
Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, eldest son of the last Shah of Iran, has emerged as the most prominent voice of the Iranian opposition. From exile, he has consistently advocated for a democratic, secular Iran governed by the will of its people — not a restoration of monarchy, but a peaceful transition to a system chosen by Iranians.
His proposed democratic transition includes: forming an interim government of national unity, holding free and fair elections under international observation, drafting a new constitution, and conducting a national referendum on Iran's form of government. He has emphasized that the Iranian people themselves should decide their country's future.
The 2025-2026 protests have seen unprecedented support for Pahlavi's vision, with massive diaspora rallies chanting 'Pahlavi will return' and displaying the Lion and Sun flag. His message has resonated across generational, ethnic, and political lines as a unifying vision for a post-theocratic Iran.
Reza Pahlavi has repeatedly stated he is not seeking to restore the monarchy. He advocates for a democratic transition where the Iranian people choose their form of government through a national referendum.
The plan includes: 1) Forming an interim government of national unity, 2) Holding free and fair elections under international observation, 3) Drafting a new constitution, 4) Conducting a national referendum on Iran's form of government.