According to JPost.com – The Jerusalem Post, Bijan Jazani—once a prominent Marxist revolutionary who opposed Iran’s Shah—was killed while campaigning against the monarchy. Fifty‑five years after his death, his son has publicly declared his support for the de‑posed crown prince, Reza Pahlavi.
The JPost article reports that Jazani’s assassination made him a martyr for Iran’s left‑wing opposition. In a recent interview with the newspaper, his son explained why he now endorses the former heir to the throne, citing a desire to promote a more inclusive, democratic vision for Iran’s future.
Jazani’s legacy illustrates the deep ideological divide that has shaped Iran’s political history: a former Marxist rebel now backing a monarchial claimant reflects a broader shift toward unity among dissenting voices against the current regime.