Self-styled Iran Crown Prince Sacked After Backing Israel in Violent Conflict

Iran's self-styled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, has lost support after backing Israel ahead of a ceasefire between the two nations, holding a televised news conference in Paris hours before it took effect on June 24. The move was seen as a departure from his father's more traditional stance on Israel. Pahlavi's shift may have alienated some supporters and raised questions about his ability to unite Iran's various factions. His backing of Israel has sparked widespread criticism back home.