On the afternoon of February 14, 2026, approximately 250,000 Iranians in Europe gathered in Munich, Germany, at the Theresienwiesen meadow, despite the rain, to participate in activities protesting against the Iranian regime. Among the speakers present were exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and US Senator Lindsey Graham.
The theme of the event was “Iranian Human Rights and Freedom, International Support for the Iranian People.” Green, white, and red lion flags along with the sun flag fluttered over the Theresienwiesen meadow. The Munich Security Conference was also taking place at the same time with the participation of more than 120 countries, including around 450 heavyweight figures such as heads of state and government, foreign and defense ministers, and officials from the UN, NATO, and the EU.
The Iranians chose to hold the event during this time not only to protest against the current Iranian regime but also to call for international attention to the situation in Iran and increase pressure on the Iranian authorities.
Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi called on the international community to defend the freedom of the Iranian people, expressing his hope to lead a “transition” in Iran and create a democratic future for the country. US Senator Lindsey Graham emphasized that “aid is on the way.” The day before, several German parliament members participated in a similar event in downtown Munich.
Video footage from February 14, 2026, showed around 250,000 Iranians from Europe gathering in Munich, enduring the rain at Theresienwiesen meadow to protest against the Iranian regime, urging international attention to the situation in Iran, and increasing pressure on the Iranian authorities.
Around 3:40 p.m., amidst the stormy weather, the crowd eagerly awaited the arrival of Crown Prince Pahlavi, cheering and flocking towards the stage. The Crown Prince delivered his speech in both Persian and English languages.
Crown Prince Pahlavi expressed his desire to see international support for their cause, stating that it not only signals goodwill towards the Iranian people but also aligns with the fundamental interests of other nations. “We yearn to be friends with the free world, to establish the best possible neighborly relations with the regional neighbors, Arab countries, Israel, and all neighboring countries.”
He pledged to be the leader of Iran’s transitional period, determining the country’s fate through ballots and free elections. Iranians and the international community can stand on the right side of history.
Ms. Safura, an educator who traveled over 5 hours from Vienna, Austria, to attend the event, expressed her joy at Crown Prince Pahlavi’s presence and speech. She stated, “We greatly hope that the Crown Prince can return to Iran, it is our only hope. For 47 years, he has been fighting for our country of Iran. He is now here, representing us.” She eagerly anticipates the quick return of the Crown Prince.
Facing the harsh weather conditions, Safura said, “We don’t care about the weather. In Iran, people are shot just for chanting the name of the Crown Prince. We are the voices of the Iranian people. We are here to express the sentiments of the Iranian people, who wish for the return of the son of the King.”
“We want our monarchy, we want a constitutional monarchy. We just hope that he can help us in this regard, so we can have free elections, the right to vote. Then, we’ll see how it turns out. Most importantly, all the people of Iran want the monarchy to be restored,” Safura emphasized.
Mr. Nima, who has been in Germany since the age of four and currently works in the fashion industry, traveled over 100 kilometers to Munich. He expressed the importance of participating in the event, stating, “For me, and for many others, world peace is crucial. Most importantly, the world or the United States must take action quickly to prevent more lives from being lost. Every life is incredibly precious. It’s an indescribable feeling.”
“I only hope that all of this ends soon, not only for the Iranian people to live a peaceful and normal life but also for us living abroad to feel this peace and tranquility,” Nima expressed his wishes.
Two gentlemen from Frankfurt stated that they came to support the people of Iran in their homeland. One of them said, “Iran is under a dictatorship, we absolutely do not want this regime. Our people are taking to the streets to express their demands.”
He mentioned that “40,000 people have been shot, more than 300,000 have been injured. Some have eye injuries, some have head injuries.”
“We need help from Europe and the United States. Because our people do not even have guns, they cannot fight bare-handed. The Mullahs must step down, that is our goal. They cut off the internet. Nothing happened in Iran, then people died,” he said they came specifically to participate in this event.