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rollin74

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6. Pahlavi seems to be the most likely leader to step in

Reply to BaronChocula (Original post)

Sun Jan 11, 2026, 03:50 PM

9 hrs ago

when the current regime is finally forced from power

He seems to have significant support amongst the protesters and would be preferable to the brutal theocracy they have suffered under for decades.

Ultimately it will be up to the Iranian people to determine their future. Hopefully they will have the opportunity to do so in the near future

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Live: Son of ousted shah says 'prepared to return to Iran' at first opportunity [View all] BaronChocula 10 hrs ago OP

Nope. Not going to happen. pfitz59 10 hrs ago #1

Won't happen overnight. Igel 10 hrs ago #5

That sounds helpful. iemanja 10 hrs ago #2

Deja vu all over again. Sneederbunk 10 hrs ago #3

The shah was no bargain. Better than the Khomeini, but no bargain. Scrivener7 10 hrs ago #4

Pahlavi seems to be the most likely leader to step in rollin74 9 hrs ago #6

What's the source for his having significant support? SamuelTheThird 8 hrs ago #11

I have serious doubts newdeal2 7 hrs ago #13

It's been 48 years Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 9 hrs ago #7

Eppur si muove GJGCA 5 hrs ago #16

The Plan Is Deep State Witch 8 hrs ago #8

So the son of the American puppet who was moniss 8 hrs ago #9

Frankly, I think it is a terrible idea to replace the Islamic state with a kingdom. That certainly isn't the Martin68 8 hrs ago #10

We used to have a democratic state, but now a kingdom. Sneederbunk 6 hrs ago #15

Fuck that. Buzz cook 7 hrs ago #12

I have noticed many of the protestors waving the old regimes flag: EX500rider 7 hrs ago #14

Please don't. Xolodno 4 hrs ago #17

JFC. .anybody remember what happened when the cia had the DEMOCRATICALLY- niyad 3 hrs ago #18

I do... and it's been as screwed up for the people and the world, in general, slightlv 3 hrs ago #19

Sadly, you are absolutely correct. niyad 3 hrs ago #20

Delusional arse-wipe. NotHardly 3 hrs ago #21

Fire and Gas! BidenRocks 1 hr ago #22

Deposed Shah's Son Hopes Trump Will Put Iran Regime 'Down for Good' cliffside 1 hr ago #23