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 to pressure the Iranian government. Pahlavi warned that inaction against Tehran encourages 'bullies' and said the Iranian government's continued survival 'sends a clear signal to every bully: kill enough people and you stay in power.' The protests come as Iran faces renewed threats of U.S. military action and scrutiny over its deadly crackdown on nationwide protests last month.

Why it matters

The protests led by Pahlavi, the son of Iran's deposed shah, represent an attempt by the Iranian opposition to position itself as a player in the country's future as the government faces intense international pressure. The demonstrations also highlight the ongoing tensions between Iran and the West, as well as concerns about the Iranian government's human rights abuses.

The details

Pahlavi called for the 'global day of action' protests, urging supporters to take to the streets to push for 'urgent, practical steps in support of the Iranian people.' The protests are planned for Munich, Los Angeles, and Toronto. Pahlavi warned of the likelihood of more deaths in Iran if 'democracies stand by and watch,' and said the Iranian government's survival 'sends a clear signal to every bully: kill enough people and you stay in power.'

  • The protests are planned for Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Reza Pahlavi

The exiled crown prince of Iran, who has been in exile for nearly 50 years but is trying to position himself as a 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.'

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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 (wbal.com)

“The Iranian government's continued survival 'sends a clear signal to every bully: kill enough people and you stay in power.'”

— Reza Pahlavi, Exiled Crown Prince of Iran (wbal.com)

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