Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, the exiled Iranian opposition chief, has been reinstated as a participant within the upcoming Munich Security Conference (MSC) after an preliminary withdrawal of his invitation. The MSC confirmed, “We can verify that the invitation to Mr. Pahlavi to the MSC 2025 might be maintained.”
Earlier reviews indicated that the German Foreign Ministry had influenced the MSC to rescind Pahlavi’s invitation, citing considerations over bilateral relations with Tehran and the potential influence on German dual-national prisoners in Iran. The German Foreign Ministry, nevertheless, acknowledged that the MSC decides independently on its invites.
In response to the reinstatement, Pahlavi expressed his dedication to representing the Iranian folks’s aspirations on the worldwide stage. He emphasised, “This convention, like all public engagements, was at all times about my compatriots and having their voices heard on the world stage.”
The MSC, scheduled for later this month, has a historical past of partaking with voices essential of the Iranian authorities. Notably, in 2023, the convention didn’t prolong invites to officers from the Islamic Republic.
Pahlavi’s participation underscores the MSC’s dedication to together with various views on international safety points, reflecting the continued worldwide discourse surrounding Iran’s political panorama.