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Berlin Protester Douses Iran’s Ex-Shah Son, Demands EU Sanctions

4/23/2026

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Police detained an activist who splashed red liquid on Reza Pahlavi, Iran’s former shah’s son, in Berlin.
Pahlavi urged European governments to expel Iranian ambassadors, help citizens access the internet, warned that Iran has killed thousands of civilians, threatens Europe with missiles, and said no deal will solve the crisis.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government did not schedule a meeting with Pahlavi, while U.S. President Donald Trump has not recognized him.

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Police detained an activist who splashed red liquid on Reza Pahlavi, Iran’s former shah’s son, in Berlin.
Pahlavi urged European governments to expel Iranian ambassadors, help citizens access the internet, warned that Iran has killed thousands of civilians, threatens Europe with missiles, and said no deal will solve the crisis.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government did not schedule a meeting with Pahlavi, while U.S. President Donald Trump has not recognized him.