Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Shah, prepares a plan to transition power in Iran

JAKARTA - Reza Pahlavi, the son of the late Shah of Iran who was overthrown in the 1979 Islamic Revolution, said his party was preparing a plan for power transition for Iran through the Iran Prosperity Project, with stages of constitutional change and national elections after the "removal" of the current ruling authority.

In an interview with Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, Pahlavi confirmed that his party had long prepared for this scenario.

As reported by ANTARA from Sputnik, Pahlavi said there would be no power vacuum because the initial phase of the plan would focus on emergency measures during the first 180 days to ensure continuity of public services and security.

The next phase is the stabilization phase, which includes the restoration of state functions, the provision of basic services, the restoration of economic confidence, and maintaining basic governance.

After that, he said, Iran will enter a constitutional process that will end with national elections.

When asked if he intended to return to power and restore the monarchy, Pahlavi stressed that his role would not be in favor of a particular form of state, whether monarchy or republic.

He stated that he would be neutral throughout the transition process.

"I want the Iranian people to finally be able to exercise their right to freely choose," said Pahlavi, stressing that the future of the Iranian political system must be determined entirely by the will of the people through democratic mechanisms.

Pahlavi said the Iran Prosperity Project also provides a roadmap for Iran's economic recovery and reintegration into the international community.

The program, according to him, involves more than 100 experts from within and outside the country who work on designing policies to restore economic stability, reopening international relations, and creating the foundation for long-term growth after the transition of power.

Meanwhile, Iran has been hit by a wave of protests since late December 2025, triggered by concerns over a surge in inflation due to the weakening of the rial exchange rate.

The protests have escalated since January 8 after a call from Reza Pahlavi, with protest marches taking place in a number of cities.

On the same day, internet access was reportedly blocked. In some areas, demonstrations turned into clashes with security forces, accompanied by cries of slogans critical of the government.

Iranian authorities on Monday said the situation had been brought under control.