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Reza Pahlavi Distances Himself from Savak Amid Supporter Praise

3 Haziran 2026The Guardian

Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last shah, is under pressure to distance himself from the Savak, the notorious secret police that symbolized repression during his father's regime. Some of his supporters have begun to glorify the Savak, which has forced Pahlavi to clarify his stance as they push for a royal restoration.
This situation highlights the complexities of his position in contemporary Iranian politics.
The Savak was instrumental in maintaining the shah's power and is often cited as a key factor in the 1979 Iranian Revolution, which led to the establishment of the Islamic Republic. The resurgence of interest in the Savak among far-right supporters of Pahlavi indicates a potential shift in the political landscape, a…
The glorification of Savak by certain factions within Pahlavi's support base raises significant questions about the ideological underpinnings of his movement. While some view the agency as a symbol of strong governance, many Iranians remember it as a tool of oppression.

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