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Soon Shah’s son seeks secular senior spot

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Ousted Iranian prince calls to establish democracy in Tehran

Last update - 02:25 16/06/2005

By Haaretz Staff

Ousted Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi called on Iranian citizens late Wednesday to boycott Thursday's elections and demand democracy, Israel Radio said.

The ousted prince spoke to Israel Radio reporters from his current home in Virginia. He said that the Iranians have come to the conclusion that there is no point in taking part in undemocratic elections, which include only those candidates selected by the Ayatollahs.

Pahlavi called to establish a democracy in Tehran, through non-violent protest. He also expressed hope that the international community would support the Iranian nation and won't cooperate and close deals with the Ayatollah regime in Tehran.

Pahlavi said a nuclear Iran under the Ayatollahs would compromise peace and stability in the world. He said if the issue is discussed in the UN Security Council, Russia and China will most likely block any decision to halt Iran's nuclear activity.

The ousted prince also said that should the Ayatollahs be removed from their post, he would be willing to take on any role offered to him, including a senior position as part of a secular constitution-based monarchy.



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