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Protests Surge in London as Pahlavi Calls for Uprising

1/16/2026

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On January 12, 2026, protests intensified as royalist supporters of Reza Pahlavi gathered in London.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the Iranian government is nearing its end, citing its reliance on force.
Reza Pahlavi calls for military action and leads a national uprising, while supporters' backing inside Iran remains unclear and some worry foreign influence amid his ties to Israel and calls for U.S. intervention.

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On January 12, 2026, protests intensified as royalist supporters of Reza Pahlavi gathered in London.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the Iranian government is nearing its end, citing its reliance on force.
Reza Pahlavi calls for military action and leads a national uprising, while supporters' backing inside Iran remains unclear and some worry foreign influence amid his ties to Israel and calls for U.S. intervention.