Princess Iryana Leila Pahlavi is a member of the younger generation of the Pahlavi family and the only child of Prince Alireza Pahlavi, the late son of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, and Raha Didevar. Iryana was born on July 26, 2011, in Boston, Massachusetts. Her birth was a significant and deeply emotional moment for the Pahlavi family because her father, Prince Alireza, had died earlier that year. She was born several months after his death, making her the only child and surviving descendant of Prince Alireza.
Through her father, Iryana is the granddaughter of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, and Empress Farah Pahlavi. She is also the great-granddaughter of Reza Shah Pahlavi, the founder of the Pahlavi dynasty. This places her within a family that has played a major role in the political and cultural history of modern. Her grandmother, Empress Farah, has spoken publicly about the importance of Iryana to the family. For Farah Pahlavi, Iryana represents a precious connection to her son Alireza and is a continuation of his family line.
