Reza Pahlavi's Press Conference Draws Criticism for Lack of Transparency

Reza Pahlavi, the self-proclaimed 'transition leader' of the Iranian opposition, held a press conference at the Bundespressekonferenz in Berlin nearly a week ago, drawing criticism for his lack of transparency and refusal to answer critical questions. Iranian journalists and writers, including the author, were denied access to pose questions in Farsi, having to register for German or English-language events instead. Pahlavi has not given interviews in Farsi for years where he would face critical inquiries. The press conference addressed the current situation in Iran, but the author highlights Pahlavi's self-representation and inability to handle criticism as problematic.