Exiled prince Pahlavi describes outlook for Iran after Islamic Republic

Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi said a future Iran would end its nuclear military program, recognize Israel and seek normalized relations with the United States if the Islamic Republic falls, describing his outlook in a post on X on Wednesday.

Addressing “friends around the world,” Pahlavi said Iran’s global image had been shaped by “terrorism, extremism and poverty” under the current system, adding that a free Iran would instead act as a stabilizing force in the region and a responsible global partner.

"In security and foreign policy, Iran’s nuclear military program will end. Support for terrorist groups will cease immediately. A free Iran will work with regional and global partners to confront terrorism, organized crime, drug trafficking, and extremist Islamism," Pahlavi said.

On the economy, he said Iran would open itself to trade, investment and innovation, describing the country as one of the world’s largest untapped markets. He added that a future Iran would seek to become a reliable global energy supplier and adopt international standards on transparency and governance.

Pahlavi urged international support for the Iranian people, saying "A free Iran will be a force for peace. For prosperity. And for partnership."