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Protests returned to Tehran’s universities on Monday, with students chanting for exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi and clashing with the Basij, signaling renewed unrest after a harsh crackdown. The demonstrations come as U.S. forces gather in the Middle East and indirect talks over Iran’s nuclear program are set to resume in Geneva, amid ongoing disputes over the death toll of earlier protests and the government’s crackdown.
Hundreds of thousands joined solidarity rallies for Iran’s anti-government protesters across the globe, with exiled prince Reza Pahlavi in Munich pledging to lead a secular democratic transition; demonstrations also took place in Los Angeles, Toronto, Tel Aviv, Lisbon, Sydney and London as rights groups say the crackdown has killed thousands and arrested tens of thousands, while Iran-U.S. talks and regional tensions continue in parallel.
Around 250,000 people demonstrated in Munich on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, part of a ‘Global Day of Action’ led by Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi to pressure Tehran, with Toronto drawing about 350,000 protesters and calls for demonstrations in Los Angeles. The rallies, aimed at signaling international support for Iranians facing a deadly crackdown, coincide with a fight over Iran’s future and a push for regime change, as the death toll from the protests remains contested between activists and official figures. Trump also floated renewed pressure on Iran amid the protests.
Protesters around the world gathered near the Munich Security Conference and in cities like London, Melbourne, Athens, and Tokyo to demand regime change in Iran, with opposition figure Reza Pahlavi urging international pressure and renewed U.S. involvement in Iran policy.
In Munich, supporters of Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi gathered to advocate for regime change in Tehran, highlighting ongoing diaspora opposition to the Iranian government.
Anti-regime activists briefly hijacked Iran's Badr satellite to take over state TV and air exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's calls for Iranians to protest, with footage including solidarity protests worldwide and messages urging Iran's military and security forces to side with protesters. The 10-minute broadcast aired around 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 18, 2026, according to Iran International and Manoto News.
Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi pressed President Trump to fulfill his promise of action by urging a surgical strike on Iran’s paramilitary assets to weaken the regime amid protests that rights groups say have killed thousands. He argues such action could hasten regime change and save lives, while Trump has faced regional caution from allies and ongoing discussions about U.S. assets in the region as a potential response.
Exiled Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran’s former shah, says the Islamic regime will fall and that he is uniquely positioned to lead a successor government, urging targeted Western support to hasten collapse. He asserts a comprehensive transition plan (including referendums) and did not completely rule out restoring a monarchy, amid deadly crackdowns on protests that he says killed thousands—figures disputed by rights groups and amid international debate over intervention.
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last shah, argues that Iran is undergoing a revolution amid ongoing protests, signaling a shift in momentum that challenges the Islamic Republic and sparks questions about future leadership.
A White House envoy secretly met with Reza Pahlavi, Iran's exiled crown prince, to discuss the ongoing protests and potential non-military U.S. responses. The talks mark the first high-level engagement between the Trump administration and Iran's opposition since the demonstrations began, as Washington weighs options while protesters face heavy repression.
Exiled Iranian prince Reza Pahlavi outlines a roadmap to topple Ayatollah Khamenei and replace the Islamic Republic with a secular democracy, arguing change must come from inside Iran via sustained protests and defections, with an amnesty offered to defectors and a rapid transition government formed after a referendum. He urges against foreign military intervention, seeks more Western support for dissent (including Starlink access) and a constitutional conference to draft a new settlement, while keeping open the option of a monarchy but prioritizing human rights and secular governance. The path remains uncertain amid a brutal crackdown and a fragmented opposition, but Pahlavi’s role as a potential transitional figure has grown as protests widen.
Mass protests across Iran have brought Reza Pahlavi—the exiled son of the last shah—into focus as a potentially influential but polarizing figure; supporters view him as a path to democracy, while critics warn against reviving a legacy of autocratic rule, and analysts note the movement lacks unified leadership amid a brutal crackdown and uncertain Western response.
Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi says Iran’s protests have entered a new phase and urges supporters to escalate actions at home, including targeting regime propaganda, while urging the diaspora to rally at embassies and display Iran’s national flag as international support grows.
Iran is experiencing widespread protests with at least 65 reported deaths amid a government crackdown and ongoing internet blackout, as demonstrators call for regime change and the return of the monarchy, drawing international concern and support for the protesters.
A protester climbed onto the balcony of the Iranian embassy in London during a demonstration against Iran's government, which included waving flags, shouting slogans, and tearing down the Iranian flag. The protest was part of a broader series of anti-government protests across the world, sparked by recent violence and economic issues in Iran. Police arrested two individuals, and additional officers were deployed to maintain order. The protests have been ongoing for 13 days, with international condemnation of Iran's crackdown on protesters.