Shahriar Shafiq, son of H.I.H. Princess Ashraf Pahlavi and Ahmad Shafiq, belonged to the second generation of the Pahlavi family. His life became closely connected to military service, loyalty to Iran, and the difficult years that followed the Iranian Revolution.

Early Life and Family

Born in Cairo in 1945, Shahriar Shafiq was the son of H.I.H. Princess Ashraf Pahlavi and Ahmad Shafiq. Growing up within the Imperial Family, he experienced a life closely connected to public service and national affairs.

He maintained close relationships with members of the Royal Family and belonged to the generation that experienced both the height of Iran’s modernization and the dramatic changes that followed.

Military Career

Shahriar Shafiq pursued a military career and served as an officer in the Imperial Iranian Navy.

He became known for discipline, patriotism, and commitment to service.

Exile and Tragic Loss

Following the events of 1979, Shahriar Shafiq left Iran and lived abroad.

On December 7, 1979, he was assassinated in Paris — becoming one of the earliest personal tragedies experienced by the Imperial Family after the revolution.

Family

Legacy

Shahriar Shafiq remains remembered as a young figure of service and dedication whose life became part of the broader historical story of the Pahlavi family and modern Iran.