Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi used a visit to Berlin to call on Western nations to take a harder line against Tehran, accusing European governments of watching “in silence” as Iranians suffer under state repression. His remarks came as he criticised Germany for declining to meet him during his trip, a decision he said reflected Europe’s unwillingness to confront Iran’s leadership.
Speaking at a press conference, Pahlavi argued that political change in Iran was inevitable and urged Western democracies to support those resisting the regime. “The question is not whether change will come. Change is on the way,” he said, warning that more Iranians would die while the international community “merely watches.” His comments echoed his long‑standing position that foreign governments should back efforts to challenge Iran’s rulers.
Tensions surrounding his visit escalated when an activist splattered him with red liquid, believed to be tomato juice, as he left the Federal Press Conference building in central Berlin. Video from the scene showed the liquid hitting the back of his neck and jacket before police detained the suspect. Pahlavi appeared unharmed and waved to supporters before departing in a waiting vehicle.
Demonstrations by both supporters and opponents took place nearby, reflecting the polarising figure Pahlavi has become. While some view him as a symbolic alternative to Iran’s current leadership, others oppose his support for US and Israeli military actions and question his relevance after nearly five decades in exile.
Pahlavi’s Berlin appearance comes amid heightened global scrutiny of Iran’s internal crackdown and its conflict with the United States and Israel. His call for stronger Western intervention underscores the deepening divide over how the international community should respond to Tehran’s actions.
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