A year ago, the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini triggered an unprecedented protest movement in Iran against the authorities of the Islamic Republic. Women led demonstrations questioning the wearing of the hijab, which has since become the symbol of defiance against the oppressive government. Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last shah, spoke to FRANCE 24 about it.
In the interview Reza Pahlavi recalled how the regime had tried to intimidate the Iranian people by shooting them in the face, executing them, and torturing them: “This is not a sign of stability, this is the sign of weakness!” he said.
