Exiled prince calls for unity among Iran’s opposition

Exiled Iranian prince Reza Pahlavi called for unity and democratic engagement among opposition forces during a meeting in Munich on Sunday.

“Our goal today is solely to save Iran, and in the future, our mission is to enable free elections,” Pahlavi said, emphasizing pluralism and the rejection of divisive behavior.

“Escalation, radicalization, and reactionary leadership will not help this movement—in fact, they could even contribute to its polarization.”

His remarks followed the cancellation of his planned speech at the Munich Security Conference, a decision confirmed by conference organizers after consultations with the German government.

The German Foreign Ministry said it had communicated with the MSC but maintained that the decision was made independently.

A source told Iran International that Berlin feared Pahlavi’s presence could jeopardize German dual-national prisoners held in Iran.

The cancellation sparked protests outside the conference venue on Saturday. Demonstrators chanted slogans in support of Pahlavi and condemned the MSC’s decision.

Addressing his supporters, Pahlavi called for calm. “We must disavow divisive elements. Profanity, threats, and any form of undemocratic behavior have no place in this struggle,” he said.

“Chanting the slogan King Reza Pahlavi contradicts the idea of having the right to choose the type of government in the future."