Opposition divided: battle among Iranian regime’s opponents plays out on London streets
Supporters of Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the late shah, are clashing with opponents of a return to monarchy in London
A deep division among opponents of the Iranian regime is playing out on the streets of London. The conflict centers on a clash between supporters of Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the late shah, and those who actively oppose any return of the monarchy to Iran.[1]
The tensions have become visible during public demonstrations in north London. In Golders Green, Tony Mohraz, a rapper who also goes by the name 021kid, was seen chest-bumping a friend in front of a memorial wall. The wall displays photographs of people who were killed while protesting against the current Iranian regime.[1][2]
Dressed in a bucket hat, a blue Adidas hoodie, and khaki shorts, Mohraz performed a rap in front of the memorial. As he did, a large lion and sun flag, which was used in Iran prior to the 1979 Islamic revolution, was waved overhead by supporters at the scene.[1][2]
