Iran's Crown Prince Urges Action Against Tehran as Supporters Rally

Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi calls for increased pressure on Iranian government amid deadly protests

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi is calling on world leaders to ramp up pressure on the Iranian government, as his supporters staged a large demonstration in Munich, Germany, chanting for regime change. Pahlavi warned that inaction against Tehran will only embolden bullies, as the country faces renewed threats of U.S. military action and international scrutiny over its deadly crackdown on recent nationwide protests.

Why it matters

The protests in Iran have drawn global attention, with the government's violent response sparking international condemnation. Pahlavi's calls for action against Tehran come as the country's leadership faces mounting pressure from both domestic unrest and external forces, raising questions about the future stability of the Iranian regime.

The details

Thousands of Pahlavi's supporters rallied in Munich, banging drums and chanting 'change, change, regime change' as they waved flags from before Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution. Some demonstrators wore 'Make Iran Great Again' hats, mimicking the MAGA caps worn by supporters of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Pahlavi warned that the Iranian government's continued survival 'sends a clear signal to every bully: kill enough people and you stay in power.' The protests in Iran have resulted in at least 7,005 deaths, according to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, though the Iranian government has provided a lower death toll.

  • The demonstration in Munich took place on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
  • The protests in Iran that sparked the global day of action occurred in January 2026.

The players

Reza Pahlavi

The exiled Crown Prince of Iran, who is trying to position himself as a key player in Iran's future as the country faces domestic unrest and international pressure.

Donald Trump

The former U.S. president, whose 'Make America Great Again' slogan was echoed by some of Pahlavi's supporters in Munich.

Human Rights Activists News Agency

A U.S.-based organization that has provided an estimate of at least 7,005 deaths during the recent protests in Iran, a figure higher than the government's official toll.

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What’s next

The judge in Iran will likely face increased international pressure to address the government's violent crackdown on protesters, as Pahlavi and his supporters continue to call for action against Tehran.

The takeaway

Pahlavi's rallying cry for the international community to support the Iranian people highlights the growing global scrutiny of the Iranian government's response to the nationwide protests. As the country faces both domestic unrest and external pressure, the future stability of the Iranian regime remains uncertain.