Son of Iran’s toppled shah seeks a role as protests expand
Jan 11 (Reuters) - In a nation where opposition to almost half a century of clerical rule has long been fragmented, the son of the last shah of Iran has become a prominent voice spurring on protesters staging the biggest anti-government demonstrations in years. Many others simply call for sweeping political change, with slogans such as “Down with the dictator”, a reference to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who under Iran’s system of clerical rule has the final say in all state matters. “Everything Reza Pahlavi learned about ruling a country came from his own father who failed for a reason. We had Pahlavis, now it is time for a democratic country,” said Azadeh, 27, in a message from northern Iran. 🔗 Leggi su Internazionale.it
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