Exiled Prince Pahlavi presses for secular democracy and free vote in Iran
Iran's exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi emphasized the need for a secular democratic system in Iran anchored in free elections, presenting himself as a facilitator of a managed transition rather than a power seeker.
The outcome of any transition must be decided at the ballot box, he argued in an interview with Germany's ARD on Friday.
Pahlavi rejected holding or seeking office, describing his role as enabling change and ensuring autonomy and freedoms nationwide. He also pointed to visible public support inside Iran as evidence of broad backing for a democratic path.
