: Trump Envoy Meets Last Shah’s Son in Secret Iran Talks
- Steve Witkoff, an envoy for Donald Trump, secretly met with Cyrus Reza Pahlavi, teh son of the last Shah of Iran, last weekend, marking the first high-level contact...
- Cyrus Reza Pahlavi's father was overthrown during the 1979 Iranian Islamic Revolution.
- Witkoff's meeting with Pahlavi signals a potential shift in U.S.
Trump Envoy Met with Son of Deposed Shah
Steve Witkoff, an envoy for Donald Trump, secretly met with Cyrus Reza Pahlavi, teh son of the last Shah of Iran, last weekend, marking the first high-level contact between the Trump management and the Iranian opposition as protests began 15 days prior to the meeting.
US Engagement with Pahlavi
Cyrus Reza Pahlavi’s father was overthrown during the 1979 Iranian Islamic Revolution. Pahlavi positions himself as a potential “transitional” leader should the current regime fall. The U.S. administration is monitoring his activities and considering his role in potential future scenarios for Iran.
Witkoff’s meeting with Pahlavi signals a potential shift in U.S. policy toward Iran, exploring options beyond direct engagement with the current government. The meeting’s agenda remains undisclosed, but it likely focused on the ongoing protests and the potential for regime change.
The protests,which began approximately 15 days before the meeting,were sparked by economic hardship and political restrictions. The U.S. State Department has publicly expressed support for the Iranian people’s right to protest peacefully.