Alireza Pahlavi, the brother of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, met an untimely and mysterious death on 25 Mehr 1333 (October 17, 1954) in an air accident. The tragic incident occurred in the mountains around Yasal, a small village in the Mazandaran province of northern Iran. The circumstances surrounding his death, and the ambiguity about his final resting place, have remained subjects of curiosity and speculation for decades. This article delves into the life and death of Alireza Pahlavi, the historical context surrounding the incident, and the lives of his descendants, including his son Ali Patrick.
Alireza Pahlavi: Early Life and Background
Born on March 1, 1922, Alireza Pahlavi was the younger brother of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, and a prominent figure in the Pahlavi dynasty. As a prince, he was a close companion and confidant to his brother, often traveling with him and attending public events as a representative of the royal family. Alireza was raised with a sense of duty and responsibility to Iran, though he never aspired to rule. Like his brother, he received an elite education both within and outside Iran. The two brothers shared a strong bond, though Alireza’s personal life and ambitions remained distinct from those of his brother.