The exiled son of Iran’s former shah explains how he would plan to lead the country during a transition period. In an interview with The Economist Reza Pahlavi said his role would be to act as a neutral arbiter, oversee free elections and a referendum and then transfer power to an elected parliament. Watch our latest Insider show on Iran: https://econ.st/45d5CP1 | The Economist

2.3K views · 78 reactions | Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and Empress Farah Pahlavi attending the 2500 year anniversary of the Persian Empire in 1971. This is how Iran used to be before the Islamic Revolution. This is the Iran the Iranian people are fighting for. This is the Iran I knew in the 60’s & 70’s. The women dressed like we Americans, drove cars, went to College, etc. | Bikers for America | Facebook

In a 1976 interview with CBS’s 60 Minutes, Iran’s Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi made remarks that strained ties with Western allies. Speaking to Mike Wallace, he criticised the influence of Zionist lobbies in American politics, saying, “Zionist pressure groups are controlling many aspects of U.S. policy.” The broadcast sparked backlash in Washington and Tel Aviv and is seen by many historians as a turning point that contributed to the Shah’s growing isolation before the 1979 Iranian Revolution. | T