Iran's Crown Prince Calls for Action Against Tehran

Exiled prince urges world leaders to increase pressure on Iranian regime.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The supporters of Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi were seeking on Saturday for world leaders gathered in Munich, Germany to increase pressure on the Iranian regime. Pahlavi argued that inaction against Tehran only emboldens the country's oppressors.

Why it matters

The Iranian regime has faced growing international scrutiny and pressure in recent years over its human rights abuses, support for terrorism, and pursuit of nuclear weapons. Pahlavi's call for action reflects the ongoing efforts by Iranian opposition figures to rally global support against the current government in Tehran.

The details

Pahlavi, who has lived in exile since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, spoke at the Munich Security Conference, a major annual gathering of world leaders and security experts. He urged the international community to take a tougher stance against the Iranian government, arguing that inaction only serves to embolden the regime's oppressive tactics.

  • The Munich Security Conference took place on February 14, 2026.

The players

Reza Pahlavi

The exiled Crown Prince of Iran, who has lived outside the country since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

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What they’re saying

“Inaction against Tehran only encourages the oppressors.”

— Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran (Munich Security Conference)

What’s next

The international community will continue to debate how to address Iran's destabilizing activities in the region.

The takeaway

Iran's exiled opposition figures are seeking to leverage global forums to increase pressure on the current regime in Tehran, arguing that the international community needs to take a stronger stance against the government's human rights abuses and regional interference.