Thousands Protest in Munich, Calling for Iranian Regime Change

Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi leads global day of action against Tehran government

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Approximately 200,000 people demonstrated in Munich, Germany, calling for regime change in Iran. The protesters, waving flags and chanting slogans, answered a call from exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi to increase international pressure on Tehran following deadly nationwide protests last month. Pahlavi warned of more deaths in Iran if "democracies stand by and watch" the government's crackdown on protesters.

Why it matters

The massive protest in Munich reflects growing international pressure on Iran's government amid ongoing unrest and a violent response from authorities. Pahlavi, who has been in exile for nearly 50 years, is positioning himself as a potential leader in Iran's future, raising questions about the future of the regime.

The details

The police estimate of 200,000 protesters in Munich was higher than organizers had expected. The crowd chanted "Change, change, regime change!" and "Pahlavi for Iran," waving flags with the lion and sun emblem used before Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution. Pahlavi called for demonstrations in other cities, including Los Angeles and Toronto, as part of a "global day of action" to support Iranians.

  • The protest took place on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Reza Pahlavi

The exiled Crown Prince of Iran, who has been living in exile for nearly 50 years and is positioning himself as a potential leader in Iran's future.

Daniyal Mohtashamian

A demonstrator who traveled from Switzerland to speak for protesters inside Iran who faced repression.

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What they’re saying

“Will the world stand with the people of Iran?”

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

What’s next

The protest in Munich was part of a "global day of action" organized by Pahlavi, with additional demonstrations planned in Los Angeles and Toronto.

The takeaway

The massive protest in Munich reflects the growing international pressure on Iran's government amid ongoing unrest and a violent crackdown on protesters. Pahlavi's role as an exiled leader calling for regime change raises questions about the future of the Iranian regime and the potential for political change.