Exiled Reza Pahlavi claims unique path to lead Iran after regime collapse

Exiled Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran’s former shah, says the Islamic regime will fall and that he is uniquely positioned to lead a successor government, urging targeted Western support to hasten collapse. He asserts a comprehensive transition plan (including referendums) and did not completely rule out restoring a monarchy, amid deadly crackdowns on protests that he says killed thousands—figures disputed by rights groups and amid international debate over intervention.