DALLAS, TEXAS March 28, 2026 – Reza Pahlavi, the exiled Crown Prince of Iran and son of the late Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, delivered a high-profile speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) 2026, where he explicitly echoed U.S. President Donald Trump’s signature slogan while positioning himself as the leader of a future democratic Iran.
“President Trump is making America great again. I intend to make Iran great again,” Pahlavi declared to enthusiastic applause from the audience. The statement drew a prolonged standing ovation as he urged the Trump administration to reject any negotiations with Iran’s current regime and instead pursue full regime change.
Speaking on Saturday, March 28, at the event in Dallas, Pahlavi emphasized his vision for a “free and democratic Iran” that would serve as a stable partner and ally to the United States in the Middle East. He outlined key promises for a post-regime Iran: “No more nuclear threats; no more terrorism; no more hostage taking; no more closing of the Strait of Hormuz.” Pahlavi described the current Islamic Republic as a source of regional chaos and called on Washington to “stay the course” with maximum pressure.
The remarks come amid heightened U.S.-Israel tensions with Iran, including ongoing military actions. Pahlavi, who has lived in exile since the 1979 Islamic Revolution that overthrew his father, has long advocated for human rights and a secular democratic transition in his homeland. He told the crowd: “A free Iran is not a fantasy. A free Iran is within reach right now.”
The speech quickly went viral, with clips shared widely on social media, including by BRICS News on X (formerly Twitter). Iranian-American supporters and conservative attendees packed the venue, viewing Pahlavi as a symbolic figure for opposition to the Tehran regime.
Pahlavi’s appearance at CPAC highlights growing alignment between segments of the Iranian diaspora and U.S. conservative circles advocating a hardline approach toward Iran. While some critics question his influence inside Iran, his message resonated strongly with the audience, who cheered his calls for a “Make Iran Great Again” (MIGA) future.
The full clip of his remarks has sparked widespread discussion online about potential shifts in U.S. policy toward Iran and the role of exiled opposition figures.
Life News Agency will continue to monitor developments in U.S.-Iran relations and the Iranian opposition movement.
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