(Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs) Ahdeya Ahmed - At a time when the Iranian people are rebelling against the ayatollah regime, much of the world watched the visit of Iran's Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi to Israel with surprise and admiration. In the Gulf, the Crown Prince was never involved in any intrigues targeting Gulf countries' stability and was never considered an adversary. The impact of the visit was positive in the minds of all those who reject the IRGC and seek an empowered and publicly acknowledged opposition figure who stands a chance of replacing the brutal ayatollahs. Pahlavi may not be accepted as a future king, as many may not accept the return of a monarchy. However, he may still be acceptable as a civilian candidate and future leader. Pahlavi spoke about a democratic secular Iran and emphasized a Middle East that must defang the extremist regime. The Iranians need to unite behind a leader who is accepted in the region. Pahlavi is the only realistic hope to forge a united front to unseat the ayatollahs. Journalist Ahdeya Ahmed is former chairwoman of the Bahraini Journalists Association.
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