Exiled Reza Pahlavi positions himself as ready to lead Iran, as protests within country appear to ebb

Jan 17, 2026 - 15:00
Exiled Reza Pahlavi positions himself as ready to lead Iran, as protests within country appear to ebb
A balding, white haired man in a suit and tie gestures with his left hand while speaking at a podium.

Iran's deadly crackdown appears to have broadly quelled protests for now, according to a rights group and residents, as state media reported more arrests on Friday in the shadow of U.S. threats to intervene if the killing continues.