Trump expresses doubt over Reza Pahlavi’s ability to lead Iran
President Donald Trump said he is unsure whether Reza Pahlavi could garner domestic support in Iran, as widespread protests and turmoil fuel speculation about Tehran’s future.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed doubt about whether Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi could rally enough support inside Iran to take power, according to an interview with Reuters.
“He seems like a very nice guy, but I don’t know how he would do inside his own country,” Trump said, adding that the situation had not yet reached that stage.
Trump said he was unsure whether Iranians would accept Pahlavi’s leadership, but added that he would have “no problem” if the Iranian people chose him.
Reza Pahlavi, 65, is the son of the late Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who was overthrown during Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution. He has lived in exile in the United States for decades.
In recent months, Pahlavi has emerged as a prominent voice supporting nationwide protests in Iran, positioning himself as a potential unifying figure for opposition groups abroad.
Trump also said it was possible that Iran’s Islamic Republic could collapse under pressure from ongoing protests, though he cautioned that “any regime can fail” under the right conditions.
Trump reiterated recent warnings that the United States could intervene militarily in support of Iranian protesters, while noting that the outcome of Iran’s unrest remained uncertain despite mounting pressure on its rulers.
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