US Vice President JD Vance has stated that former President Donald Trump never considered installing Rıza Pehlevi, son of the late Shah of Iran, as a future leader of Iran. Vance’s comments directly address speculation regarding Trump’s potential foreign policy goals concerning Iran. The statement clarifies that supporting a return to the Pahlavi dynasty was not part of Trump’s agenda. This revelation comes amid ongoing discussions about potential shifts in US policy towards Iran. Vance did not elaborate on what Trump’s actual goals *were* regarding Iran, only what they were *not*. The comments aim to dispel narratives suggesting a plan to reinstate the monarchy in Iran through US intervention.