Why Are Iranians Chanting for Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi?
Khoshnood, Ardavan M. LU
(2026)
In Visegrad24
- Abstract
- Chants for Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi during Iran’s nationwide protests are not expressions of nostalgia but demands for political legitimacy and continuity. As Iran’s opposition remains fragmented and burdened by past violence, many Iranians increasingly look to institutional legitimacy rather than ideology. The article argues that legitimacy will be the decisive factor shaping Iran’s potential transition and its regional consequences.
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- author
- Khoshnood, Ardavan M.
LU
- organization
- publishing date
- 2026-01-13
- type
- Contribution to specialist publication or newspaper
- publication status
- published
- subject
- keywords
- Iran, Islamic Republic of Iran, Revolution, Pahlavi, Reza Pahlavi
- categories
- Popular Science
- in
- Visegrad24
- language
- English
- LU publication?
- yes
- id
- 2868337d-5f97-4197-a3a5-1dca1bc49387
- alternative location
- https://www.visegrad24.com/articles/why-are-iranians-chanting-for-crown-prince-reza-pahlavi
- date added to LUP
- 2026-01-14 00:35:00
- date last changed
- 2026-01-14 07:50:29
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