Son of ousted Shah says 'ready to return' at first opportunity

The US-based son of Iran's ousted shah said Sunday he is prepared to return to the country and lead a transition to a democratic govt.

"I'm prepared to return to Iran at the first possible opportunity. I'm already planning on that," Reza Pahlavi said on Fox News show "Sunday Morning Futures". He added: "My job is to lead this transition to make sure that no stone is left unturned, that in full transparency, people have an opportunity to elect their leaders freely and to decide their own future."




In messages sent from the US, Reza has repeatedly praised Iranians demanding change and, like those who ended his father's rule, calling for an end to repression.