Reza Pahlavi remains in exile and has stated he is prepared to return to Iran at the first opportunity to support a democratic transition, without seeking to restore the monarchy. As of early November 2026, he is conducting meetings in Brussels with European Parliament members and officials to discuss sanctions, internet access, and support for Iranian protesters amid ongoing executions and unrest. His outreach includes urging security forces to defect and promoting a national cooperation campaign from abroad. Regime control over borders and institutions, combined with limited international consensus on regime change, continues to constrain any near-term entry. Upcoming European engagements and potential shifts in U.S. or EU policy represent the main variables that could alter timelines for a safe return.