Iran's Crown Prince Urges Global Action Ahead of Protests

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Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi is urging world leaders to ratchet up pressure on Iran's government, calling for demonstrations in Munich, Los Angeles and Toronto on what he described as a 'global day of action.' Pahlavi, who has been in exile for nearly 50 years, is trying to position himself as a player in Iran's future as the country faces renewed threats of U.S. military action and protests against the government's deadly crackdown on nationwide protests last month.

Why it matters

The ongoing unrest in Iran and the calls for global action highlight the continued power struggle between the Iranian government and opposition forces, as well as the potential for further escalation and violence. Pahlavi's involvement also raises questions about the role of the exiled monarchy in shaping Iran's future.

The details

Pahlavi called for the demonstrations to push for "urgent, practical steps in support of the Iranian people." He said the Iranian government's continued survival "sends a clear signal to every bully: kill enough people and you stay in power." The protests in Munich on Friday, the opening day of an annual security conference, were organized by supporters of the Iranian opposition group People's Mujahedeen Organization of Iran, also known as the Mujahedeen-e-Khalq.

• The protests in Munich took place on Friday, the opening day of the annual security conference.
• Pahlavi called for demonstrations in Munich, Los Angeles and Toronto on what he described as a 'global day of action.'

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