Public criticism of a reported break from endorsing opposition figures
Coverage of Ali Karimi's public endorsement of @pahlavireza for a transition period at a Los Angeles rally, then an August 2026 post saying he would no longer support any person or political party.
Editorial timeline of public reporting, not a legal finding.
- Los Angeles speech endorsing Pahlavi for transition leadership - Gooya News, citing Manoto coverage, reported that at an 18 January 2026 Los Angeles rally Ali Karimi said Iranians should put their potential behind freedom under the leadership of @pahlavireza for a transition period. سخنرانی پرشور علی کریمی، در تجمع ایرانیان لسآنجلس
- Euronews notes prior official support for Pahlavi amid seizures - Euronews Persian's asset-seizure report stated Ali Karimi had officially supported @pahlavireza and viewed him as the option for transition leadership, reflecting that endorsement as still part of his public profile in June 2026. توقیف ویلای سه طبقه علی کریمی در لاهیجان؛ کریمی: اولویتم ایران است
- Announces end of support for any person or political party - Gooya News reported on 5 August 2026 that Ali Karimi posted he would no longer support any person or political party while continuing his fight against the Islamic Republic; coverage placed the message amid tensions with parts of the opposition around @pahlavireza. واکنش علی کریمی به منتقدانش