Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah, is facing growing questions over his leadership ambitions despite years of campaigning for democratic change. A Reuters investigation finds waning donor confidence, opposition divisions and a lack of backing from the Trump administration, highlighting the absence of a clear alternative to Iran's ruling establishment.

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah, is facing growing questions over his leadership ambitions despite years of campaigning for democratic change. A Reuters…

Reza Pahlavi emerged as the most visible candidate to lead a post-regime Iran, but US resistance, donor frustration, and opposition divisions have weakened his campaign.