Rallies held across the world in support of Iran’s anti-government protesters Reza Pahlavi, son of the last shah, tells 200,000 in Munich he is ready to lead Iran to a ‘secular democratic future’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 15
'Time to end Islamic republic': Exiled prince Reza Pahlavi urges Donald Trump to help Iranian people Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran's last shah, has appealed to US President Donald Trump. He called for an end to the Islamic republic, stating it is the demand of the Iranian people. Pahlavi asked Trump to help Iranians, referencing the President's earlier remarks about change in Iran. Trump has increased… The Times of India · Feb 15
More than 200,000 in Munich rally for Reza Pahlavi and regime change in Iran Reza Pahlavi addressed the Munich Security Conference, where 200,000-250,000 protesters rallied for regime change in Iran and urged global leaders to intensify pressure through sanctions and intervention. Euronews · Feb 14
Hundreds of thousands gather in Munich demanding regime change in Iran amid ongoing protests Hundreds of thousands gathered in Munich to stage a major demonstration against the brutalities of the Iranian government amid ongoing nationwide protests. The protest comes as world leaders convene in the southern German city for a conference on global security. Euronews · Feb 14
Exiled Iranians and Venezuelans may well support regime change – but diasporas don’t always reflect the politics back home As protest and military action raised the prospect of regime change in Iran and Venezuela, the voices of both countries’ diasporas were heard loud and clear through the media of their host nations. The Conversation · Feb 12
Tehran 'will continue to massacre people' if not stopped, Iranian chess grandmaster tells Euronews In an interview for Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today, Iranian chess grandmaster Mitra Hejazipour urged international action over Iran’s deadly protest crackdown, backed Reza Pahlavi and warned US-Iran talks are a dead end. Euronews · Feb 9
‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ hasn’t faded in Iran — it’s being actively eliminated Anti-government protests in Iran have killed thousands of people. The relative calm in the country today was imposed by force. Protests that began over economic collapse quickly evolved into an overt political uprising, as chants moved from demands for survival to outright rejection of the regime. The Conversation · Feb 5
Iran is betting that Trump does not have a plan for regime change Although weakened by airstrikes, sanctions and domestic unrest, Tehran is surprisingly bullish before talks with US The Guardian - UK · Feb 5
Omid Djalili: ‘Iranians will fight to the very end against this regime’ British-Iranian comedian Omid Djalili talks to Caspar Barnes about the brutal protest crackdown – and whether US intervention could usher in a new era for Iran The Independent UK · Jan 31
Inside the challenges faced by journalists covering Iran’s protests Iran is enduring one of the darkest periods in its modern history. Protests that erupted in late December initially over economic hardship have clearly transformed into a nationwide rejection of the Islamic Republic and a call for regime change. The Conversation · Jan 29
‘Very masculinist’: how Iran unrest felt different to 2022’s hijab protests Previously popular ‘woman, life, freedom’ slogan ignored as son of former shah becomes focus of desperation for change The Guardian - UK · Jan 29
Analysis: Promises unkept, lives lost — Iran's protests and global responsibility Analysts agree Iran's regime decided on mass killings to survive protests driven by economic collapse, with clear orders for lethal force against unarmed demonstrators. Euronews · Jan 27
The rise of Reza Pahlavi: Iranian opposition leader or opportunist? During the protests that ripped through Iran in January, one person who gained attention was Reza Pahlavi. Pahlavi, who lives in a suburb of Washington, D.C., is the son of the late shah of Iran, who ruthlessly ruled the country before being deposed during the Iranian Revolution in 1979. The Conversation · Jan 23
Moment Iranian state TV is hacked to broadcast message from exiled prince Iranian state television was hacked on Sunday (18 January) by a broadcast backing anti‑government protests in the country, including a video message from exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi. The Independent UK · Jan 19
Euronews · Jan 19 Hackers target Iran state TV's satellite transmission to broadcast exiled crown prince The death toll exceeds that of any other round of protest or unrest in Iran in decades and recalls the chaos surrounding the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
The Independent UK · Jan 19 Hackers target Iran’s state TV to air footage supporting exiled crown prince The footage aired Sunday night across multiple channels broadcast by satellite from Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting
The Conversation · Jan 18 What Iran’s latest protests tell us about power, memory and resistance For Iranians, the past year has meant contending with everyday necessities slipping further and further out of reach. The cost of living has surged beyond what many households can manage, and what felt like economic strain became an economic freefall.
The Independent UK · Jan 17 Iranian supreme leader admits thousands killed during protests and blames Trump The ayatollah blamed the US and Israel for the casualties and ‘damage inflicted upon the Iranian nation’
The Independent UK · Jan 17 Iranians use Turkey border to access internet during blackouts A border crossing in Turkey’s eastern province of Van has not seen a major influx of Iranians seeking asylum
The Guardian - UK · Jan 17 ‘It will take a generation’: Iranians abroad on the protests – and change We asked some of those who have family in Iran to tell us their views on the current crisis
The Guardian - UK · Jan 17 Ali Khamenei says thousands killed in Iran protests, some in ‘inhuman, savage manner’ Supreme leader blames US for death toll and calls Donald Trump a criminal for support of demonstrations
The Independent UK · Jan 17 Inside Iran’s protests: ‘Either we overthrow the regime, or we are destroyed. We have nothing left to lose’ Independent Persian has received messages from protestors within Iran via Starlink satellite that describe a ‘war-like situation’. Amirhossein Miresmaeili reports
The Guardian - UK · Jan 17 The Iranian state silenced protests with brutality. What now for Iran’s opposition? Grieving, bruised and divided on the wisdom of foreign-backed revolt, how can the Iranian people achieve change?
The Guardian - UK · Jan 16 Son of former shah says he is ‘uniquely positioned’ to lead Iran as he predicts end of regime Reza Pahlavi sets out ambition to lead country his father once ruled, but many question his level of popular support
Axios · Jan 16 Iran's exiled crown prince implores Trump to strike regime He played a video montage of protesters with signs such as "Trump, don't let them kill us."