Iran's Crown Prince Calls for Global Protests Against Tehran

Reza Pahlavi urges world leaders to take 'urgent, practical steps' to support the Iranian people

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince of Iran, is calling for demonstrations in Munich, Los Angeles, and Toronto on what he describes as a 'global day of action.' Pahlavi is urging supporters to take to the streets to push for change in the Iranian government, which he says encourages 'bullies' through inaction. The calls for protests come as Iran faces renewed scrutiny and threats of U.S. military action over its nuclear program.

Why it matters

Pahlavi, who has been in exile for nearly 50 years, is trying to position himself as a key player in Iran's future. His calls for global protests against the Iranian government come at a time of heightened tensions, with the U.S. and other world leaders pressuring Iran to further scale back its nuclear program.

The details

Pahlavi warned of the likelihood of more deaths in Iran if 'democracies stand by and watch.' He added that the Iranian government's continued survival 'sends a clear signal to every bully: kill enough people and you stay in power.' The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency says at least 7,005 people were killed in the recent protests, including 214 government forces, though Iran's government has only acknowledged 3,117 deaths.

  • Pahlavi called for demonstrations on Saturday, February 14, 2026, which he described as a 'global day of action'.
  • The annual security conference in Munich, where Pahlavi spoke, took place on Friday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Reza Pahlavi

The exiled crown prince of Iran who has been in exile for nearly 50 years and is trying to position himself as a key player in Iran's future.

Donald Trump

The President of the United States, who has suggested that regime change in Iran 'would be the best thing that could happen.'

Human Rights Activists News Agency

A U.S.-based organization that has been accurate in counting deaths during previous rounds of unrest in Iran and relies on a network of activists in Iran to verify deaths.

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What they’re saying

“We gather at an hour of profound peril to ask: Will the world stand with the people of Iran?”

— Reza Pahlavi, Exiled Crown Prince of Iran

“Regime change in Iran would be the best thing that could happen.”

— Donald Trump, President of the United States

What’s next

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The takeaway

Pahlavi's calls for global protests against the Iranian government highlight the ongoing tensions and human rights concerns surrounding the regime in Tehran. As the U.S. and other world leaders continue to pressure Iran over its nuclear program, the fate of the Iranian people remains a critical issue that the international community must address.