Reza Pahlavi: The Insulter of Iran

Reza Pahlavi is a name that many Iranians despise. He is the son of the last shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who was overthrown by the Islamic Revolution in 1979. He lives in exile in the United States and claims to be the leader of the Iranian opposition movement. However, he has shown nothing but contempt and disrespect for the Iranian people over the years. He has made several insulting comments that have outraged and offended many Iranians, both inside and outside Iran. In this blog post, we will review some of his most notorious remarks and analyze why they are so unacceptable and harmful.

Not Ready for Democracy

In 2018, Reza Pahlavi said that the Iranian people were “not ready” for democracy and that they needed a “transitional” period under his leadership before they could elect their own representatives. This statement was a clear insult to the intelligence and dignity of the Iranian people, who have been struggling for democracy and human rights for decades. It also revealed his authoritarian and paternalistic mindset, which is reminiscent of his father’s regime. He implied that he knew better than the Iranian people what was good for them and that he had the right to impose his will on them. He also ignored the fact that there are many democratic forces and movements within Iran that have been challenging the regime and demanding reforms.

Sheep

In 2020, Reza Pahlavi called the Iranian people “sheep” who followed the regime blindly and did not have the courage to rise up against it. This comment was a gross insult to the bravery and resilience of the Iranian people, who have faced repression and violence from the regime for years. It also showed his ignorance and arrogance, as he failed to acknowledge the reality and complexity of the situation in Iran. He overlooked the fact that there have been numerous protests and uprisings in Iran in recent years, such as the 2009 Green Movement, the 2017–2018 nationwide demonstrations, and the 2019 November protests. He also disregarded the fact that many Iranians face severe consequences for expressing their dissent, such as imprisonment, torture, and execution.

Ungrateful

In 2021, Reza Pahlavi accused the Iranian people of being “ungrateful” for the achievements of his father’s regime and of forgetting the “golden era” of Iran under his rule. This comment was an insult to the memory and suffering of the Iranian people, who endured oppression and injustice under his father’s regime. It also demonstrated his delusion and nostalgia, as he tried to glorify and whitewash his father’s legacy. He neglected the fact that his father’s regime was widely hated and rejected by the Iranian people, who rose up against it in a massive revolution. He also ignored the fact that his father’s regime was responsible for many atrocities and crimes against humanity, such as corruption, censorship, torture, murder, and foreign intervention.

Traitor

In 2022, Reza Pahlavi urged the Iranian people to boycott the presidential election and to join his movement for a “national referendum” on the future of Iran. He said that anyone who participated in the election was a “traitor” and a “collaborator” with the regime. This comment was an insult to the freedom and choice of the Iranian people, who have the right to decide how to participate or not participate in their political system. It also revealed his intolerance and extremism, as he tried to divide and polarize the Iranian society. He failed to respect the diversity and plurality of opinions and perspectives among Iranians. He also attempted to delegitimize and demonize anyone who disagreed with him or challenged him.

Conclusion

Reza Pahlavi is not a friend or a leader of Iran. He is an insulter and an enemy of Iran. He has shown no respect or empathy for the Iranian people or their aspirations. He has only shown contempt and disdain for them. He has insulted their intelligence, dignity, bravery, resilience, memory, suffering, freedom, choice, diversity, plurality, identity, and solidarity. He has insulted their past, present, and future. He has insulted their culture, religion, and values. He has insulted their nation, their homeland, and their people. He has no place or role in Iran’s destiny. He is a relic of a bygone era that the Iranian people have rejected and overcome. He is a puppet of foreign powers that the Iranian people have resisted and confronted. He is a traitor of Iran that the Iranian people have despised and denounced.