04.02.2026 11:12
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's deposed leader Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who was invited to the Munich Security Conference, declared February 14 as a global day of action in solidarity with the Iranian people, specifically calling on Iranians in Munich, Los Angeles, and Toronto to take to the streets. Meanwhile, Munich police announced that this call could turn into one of the largest Iranian diaspora demonstrations in recent years and that global attention would be focused on Munich during the conference week.
The German newspaper Bild reported that this year's Munich Security Conference invited Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's deposed leader Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, as a guest. The report stated that Pahlavi is expected to be a prominent figure not only in official meetings as part of the conference program but also in demonstrations that will be held simultaneously with the conference.
"THE GLOBAL PUBLIC'S EYE WILL BE ON MUNICH"
An German police official speaking to Bild stated, "According to current information, we expect him to also participate as a speaker in the demonstrations. That weekend, the global public's attention will be completely focused on Munich." Officials reported that extraordinary security measures have been taken in the city due to both the conference and street actions.
GLOBAL CALL FOR FEBRUARY 14
Reza Pahlavi declared February 14 as "a global action day in solidarity with the Iranian people's Lion and Sun uprising." Pahlavi called on Iranians, especially in Munich, Los Angeles, and Toronto, to take to the streets and requested the international community to demand "urgent and concrete support" for the Iranian people. The exiled prince argues that the human rights violations and political pressures occurring in Iran should no longer be ignored, aiming for diaspora demonstrations to exert pressure on Western governments.
"ONE OF THE LARGEST DEMONSTRATIONS IN RECENT YEARS"
Munich Police assess that the rally organized at Pahlavi's call could be one of the largest Iranian diaspora demonstrations in Europe in recent years. Security units emphasize the possibility of tens of thousands of participants, stating that the demonstrations are also expected to influence the agenda of state and government officials attending the Munich Security Conference.
Comments in the foreign press suggest that Reza Pahlavi's invitation to the conference and his emergence as a symbolic figure in street demonstrations could enhance the visibility of the Iranian opposition on the international stage.