Iran: Reza Pahlavi’s European tour and the problem of legitimacy
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In April 2026, Reza Pahlavi (pictured)—the son of the deposed Shah of Iran—undertook a high-profile tour of Europe, visiting Sweden, Italy, and Germany. The stated aim was to mobilize political support, engage policymakers, and position himself as a leading figure within Iran’s fragmented opposition. Rather than consolidating legitimacy, the tour exposed the gap between visibility and political credibility, writes Firouz Mahvi, Iranian opposition-NCRI.
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