Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIranian
Date of Birth31/10/1960
Age65 years
BirthplaceTehran, Iran

Latest News about Reza Pahlavi

28/03/2026

At the Conservative Political Action Conference in Texas, Reza Pahlavi called on the United States to avoid negotiating with Iran's current rulers and argued that pressure on the regime should continue. He said he was prepared to help lead a post-regime transition if the Islamic Republic falls.

22/03/2026

Reza Pahlavi urged the United States and Israel to continue targeting Iran's Islamic Republic leadership while avoiding damage to civilian infrastructure that would be needed for reconstruction. He framed the conflict as an opportunity for Iran's political transformation and argued that the current system is nearing collapse.

01/03/2026

Reza Pahlavi released a statement claiming that the Islamic Republic was approaching collapse and that Iranians were seeking a complete end to the current system. He presented himself as ready to support a transitional government backed by Iranian opponents of the regime.

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Bio/Wiki

Known forBeing officially named crown prince of Iran at the time of his father's coronation in 1967

Physical Stats & More

Height6' (183 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolReza Pahlavi School, a private school located in the royal palace
College/University
  • Williams College, Massachusetts
  • American University, Cairo
  • University of Southern California, United States
Educational QualificationB.Sc. in Political Science (correspondence) from the University of Southern California (1985)

Personal Life

ReligionShia Islam
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Girlfriends/AffairsYasmine Etemad-Amini (1985)
Marriage Date12/06/1986

Family

FatherMohammad Reza Pahlavi (was the Shah of Iran from 1941 to 1979)
MotherFarah Diba (the former Queen and last Empress of Iran)
Siblings
  • Ali Reza (deceased)
  • Farahnaz Pahlavi
  • Leila Pahlavi (deceased)
  • Shahnaz Pahlavi
SpouseYasmine Etemad-Amini
Children
  • Noor Pahlavi (born on 3 April 1992)
  • Iman Pahlavi (born on 12 September 1993)
  • Princess Farah Pahlavi (born on 17 January 2004)

Career

Political PartyIran National Council (2013-2017)
DesignationHead of the House of Pahlavi since 31 October 1980
Honours
  • Sovereign and Grand Collar of the Order of Pahlavi
  • Mohammad Rezā Shāh Pahlavi Coronation Medal
  • 25th Centennial Anniversary Medal
  • Persepolis Medal
  • Knight of the Royal Order of the Seraphim
  • Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
  • Knight of the Collar of the Royal Order of Isabella the Catholic
  • Grand Cross of the National Order of the Legion of Honour
  • Grand Star of the Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria
  • Grand Collar of the Royal Order of the Drum
  • Knight of the Supreme Order of the Most Holy Annunciation
  • Radio Farda's Person of The Year online poll
  • Key to the City of Beverly Hills (Los Angeles, California)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. At the time of his birth, his father released 98 political prisoners from Iranian jails and announced a 20% cut in income tax.
2. Trained as a pilot in childhood; he took his first solo flight at eleven.
3. Supported the Esteghlal football club during his youth and was once featured on national television supporting the team.
4. Joined the Imperial Iranian Air Force as a cadet in 1973.
5. Moved to the United States for pilot training in August 1978.
6. Dropped out of Williams College after one year in 1979.
7. Studied Persian culture, history, and philosophy in Iran after leaving formal education.
8. Declared himself the new king of Iran, Reza Shah II, on his 20th birthday.
9. Established a government-in-exile in 1986 to promote a constitutional monarchy in Iran.
10. Called for a secular and democratic Iran while advocating for human rights and freedom of religion.
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