Reza Pahlavi: King Khalid airport attack shows Iran not seeking peace

Exiled Iranian opposition leader Reza Pahlavi asserts that the attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport serves as proof that Iran continues to undermine regional stability. Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s deposed Shah, took to social media to condemn the regime for a history of meddling in Saudi affairs, both directly and through proxies, stating that efforts to destabilize the Kingdom and the broader region persist.

He extended condolences to King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and the Saudi populace for the attack’s victims, labeling it as "terrorist." Pahlavi emphasized that the Houthi campaign to destabilize the region would cease only with Iran’s liberation and the restoration of cordial relations between Tehran and Riyadh.

His remarks stem from his long-standing opposition to the Islamic Republic, which came into power in 1979. Pahlavi, residing in exile, has been advocating for regime change in Iran and a democratic system that grants Iranians the right to shape their political future. As a prominent opposition figure, his recent intensified activities and condemnations of Iran’s actions in Riyadh highlight his belief that the regime’s future hinges on Tehran’s regional behavior, arguing that a change in policies and an end to support for armed groups necessitates regime transformation and the restoration of ties with neighboring nations.