On January 4, we mark the anniversary of the passing of Alireza Pahlavi, the youngest son of the late Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and Empress Farah Diba. Alireza’s life was deeply intertwined with the tumultuous history, and his untimely death in 2011 remains a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by those exiled from their homeland. Born on April 28, 1966, in Tehran, Alireza Pahlavi was raised in the opulent courts of during the reign of his father. However, the Revolution of 1979 forced the Pahlavi family into exile, drastically altering the trajectory of his life. Alireza, known for his intelligence and sensitivity, pursued higher education with remarkable dedication.
