The Prince of Persia: Reza Pahlavi and the Future of Iran
By Solid Snake
History has a way of repeating itself. The fall of empires, the rise of dictators, the promises of democracy—only to be crushed by greed, power, and betrayal. But every now and then, someone gets a second chance. This is the story of Reza Pahlavi, the exiled prince of Persia, and why his return must be through the ballot box, not the throne.
The Fall of a Kingdom
In 1953, the CIA and British intelligence orchestrated Operation Ajax, toppling Iran’s democratically elected Prime Minister, Mohammad Mossadegh. His crime? Nationalizing Iran’s oil and challenging Western control over Persian resources. In his place, the U.S. reinstalled the Shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, turning Iran into a puppet state for the Cold War.
For years, the Shah ruled with an iron fist—modernizing the country but silencing dissent through the brutal SAVAK secret police. The people revolted, and in 1979, the monarchy fell, replaced by the iron grip of Ayatollah Khomeini. A revolution fueled by dreams of justice only led to a new tyranny, one that has ruled for over four decades under the Supreme Leader’s theocracy.
Reza Pahlavi: A Prince Without a Throne
Reza Pahlavi, son of the last Shah, grew up in exile. While some see him as the rightful heir, monarchy has no place in modern Iran. Kings and Supreme Leaders are relics of the past. If Reza Pahlavi wants to lead Iran, he must do it the right way: through the will of the people.
The Only Path Forward: A Fair Election
Iran doesn’t need another Shah or Supreme Leader. It needs a President—a man chosen by the people, serving only for four to eight years. No divine right, no absolute power, just accountability. If Reza Pahlavi truly cares for Iran, he should run in a free and fair election, not claim a throne that should never exist again.
The Ghost of the CIA and the Future of Iran
The West has meddled in Iran’s affairs for far too long. The CIA helped overthrow Mossadegh, and decades later, Iran still suffers from that betrayal. If America wants to make amends, it won’t be through regime change but through supporting real democracy—without interference, without manipulation.
The Iranian people deserve to choose their leader. Reza Pahlavi has a chance to prove himself, not as a prince, but as a man willing to serve rather than rule. If he wins, he serves. If he loses, he steps aside. No more kings. No more dictators. Just a country that finally belongs to its people.
Final Words
I’ve fought in too many wars to believe in fairy tales. No one is coming to save Iran but the Iranian people themselves. Reza Pahlavi can be a part of that future, but only if he earns it the right way. The time of kings is over. The time of democracy begins now.
- Solid Snake