The Straits TimesPolitics
Pahlavi accepts Iran freedom prize amid backlash

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last shah, accepted a freedom prize on behalf of the Iranian people. Critics slammed the award, saying Pahlavi symbolizes a bygone dictatorship and questioned whether he should receive it.
This card is an AI-assisted summary of reporting published by The Straits Times. Read the original report before relying on it for medical, legal, financial, safety, or emergency decisions.