Iran’s protests show a bitter schism between exiled opposition factions

Iran’s protests show a bitter schism between exiled opposition factions

By John Irish PARIS, Jan 15 (Reuters) – Huge protests in Iran have galvanized exiled enemies of the authorities, but despite their hatred of ruling clerics, a bitter schism that predates the 1979 Islamic Revolution still plagues opposition factions. This division, between monarchists who support Reza Pahlavi, the son of the ousted shah, and a … Read more

Exclusive-Trump questions Reza Pahlavi’s ability to garner support in Iran

Exclusive-Trump questions Reza Pahlavi’s ability to garner support in Iran

By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi “seems very nice” but expressed uncertainty over whether Pahlavi would be able to muster support in Iran to eventually take over. In an exclusive interview with Reuters in the Oval Office, Trump said there … Read more