Iran protests: Who is exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi, son of last Shah, ousted in 1979 by Khomeini, now drawing huge support

Who is Reza Pahalavi: Tens of thousands of Iranians heeded exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi’s call to protest the clerical leadership, filling streets nationwide. These demonstrations, driven by economic hardship, mark a new phase testing public support for figures once distant from everyday Iranians, as security forces respond with force.