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60 Minutes March 2, 2026 1m

Pelley asks Reza Pahlavi: Why would the people of Iran welcome you? #shorts

Summary

The discussion centers on the legacy of the Pahlavi dynasty in Iran, often remembered for repression and opulent wealth, and the former Shah's alliance with the United States, leading to the 1979 revolution and the US Embassy hostage crisis. The speaker challenges this narrative by citing individuals who claim to support the Pahlavi family now, asserting that the former Shah left Iran voluntarily to avoid bloodshed, embodying his father's principle that a king should not rule on the blood of his people.

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