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Iran's Exiled Royal Reza Pahlavi Signals Reset with China and Russia
Allies of exiled Iranian royal Reza Pahlavi are signaling a potential reset in Tehran’s ties with China and Russia, with Pahlavi positioning himself as a central figure in Iran's political future.
Pahlavi Emerges as Key Figure in Iran's Future
Allies of exiled Iranian royal Reza Pahlavi, 65, are signaling a potential reset in Tehran’s ties with China and Russia. Pahlavi is increasingly positioning himself as a central figure in Iran’s political future, a claim that contrasts with Washington’s more cautious stance.
China's Mediation Efforts Dismissed
Speaking at a media briefing in Washington, Pahlavi’s chief of staff, Cameron Khansarinia, dismissed Beijing’s mediation efforts in the ongoing conflict. He argued that the current Iranian leadership's role makes such efforts ineffective.
*Source: SCMP China (2026-03-19)*
