SAEDNEWS: While many royalist supporters dream of the return of the Pahlavis to Iran and the restoration of the crown, Reza Pahlavi’s interview on the “PBD” podcast poured cold water on all those hopes. It seems he prefers to remain an “Instagram king” rather than confront the real challenges of running a country.
According to the political desk of Saed News, in this interview, Reza Pahlavi candidly stated—perhaps in a way that could disappoint his supporters—that he does not see himself as someone who would sit in an office and manage the country alongside a group of decision-makers. He said he does not want to be confined by security measures or have an intensive executive schedule. It seems his vision of running the country is more akin to taking a vacation than shouldering heavy administrative responsibilities.
Iran; A Place for Visiting, Not for Staying!
The situation became even more revealing when he was asked about moving his family to Iran. His response, rather than signaling “patriotism,” leaned more toward “tourism-oriented” thinking. He said he sees no need to be rooted in one place (Iran) and prefers to travel back and forth between the U.S. and Iran.
My Life is in America, Not Iran!
He admitted openly that over the past 40 years, his life, friendships, and entire world have been shaped in the United States. These statements suggest that his emotional and practical ties are not to the soil of Iran, but to the comfort and stability of life in the U.S.
Conclusion; A Monarch Who Prefers Retirement
It appears that the “return” project for Reza Pahlavi is more of a political gesture to stay in the headlines than a genuine goal. Someone who avoids a “busy work schedule” and “sitting in meeting rooms,” and sees Iran merely as a destination for leisure and “visiting,” is hardly a candidate for heartfelt dedication or sacrifice for the homeland.
As the saying goes, he seems to prefer playing the role of a monarch from afar, “remote-controlled,” rather than taking on the costs of real change in Iran.
