Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s deposed Shah, says he would recognise Israel and end Iran’s nuclear programme if he ever returned to rule Iran. Pahlavi, who lives in the US, has backed calls to overthrow Iran’s leaders. | Al Jazeera English

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last Shah, toppled in the 1979 Islamic Revolution, published a video address on Tuesday 17 June, reiterated his call for a regime change in Tehran, adding that the Islamic Republic is collapsing and that the time has come for the Iranian people to “reclaim Iran." | The Independent

Before the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iran was ruled by Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and was known for its progressive Westernization and modernization efforts. The economy was booming due to oil revenues, and the country experienced significant developments in education, infrastructure, and women’s rights. Tehran was a city with vibrant nightlife and cultural freedom. However, the 1979 Islamic Revolution transformed Iran from a pro-Western monarchy to a theocratic republic, resulting in the establi

Before the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iran was ruled by Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, whose monarchy was closely aligned with Western powers, especially the United States and the United Kingdom. The Shah pursued rapid modernization through a series of reforms known as the White Revolution, which included land redistribution, expansion of education, women’s suffrage, and industrial growth. These policies helped modernize infrastructure and increase oil revenues, but they also widened the gap between