Australian opposition coalition invites exiled Iranian crown prince amid internal split

Four senior figures from Australia’s opposition coalition have extended a formal invitation to Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s last Shah, to discuss a possible political transition in Iran. The move has sparked a split among senior politicians, with some urging caution and others supporting engagement. Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister Ted O’Brien warned that Australia should not decide Iran’s leadership. The coalition says it will hold a virtual discussion with Pahlavi in the near term and is arranging a personal visit, though details remain undisclosed.