Iran indicts Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, anti-regime journalists for ‘inciting’ January protests
Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and his wife Yasmine Pahlavi attend a demonstration by Iranian pro-monarchy supporters near the Reichstag building in Berlin, Germany, April 23, 2026. (photo credit: CHRISTIAN MANG / REUTERS) According to Salehi, the defendants are accused of "creating the conditions" for the unrest on January 8 and 9, 2026. Iranian authorities have issued an indictment against Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and several figures associated with the opposition broadcasters Manoto TV, which ceased operations a few weeks ago, and Iran International, accusing them of helping instigate the nationwide protests that swept the country on January 8 and 9 of this year. Tehran Prosecutor Ali Salehi announced on Saturday night that the indictment had been issued, saying the case would be referred to court for trial within the coming days. "Today, I must announce that the indictment against Reza Pahlavi and other anti-regime elements from the Manoto and Iran I...