Global Protests Demand Change in Iran’s Leadership

On Saturday, demonstrations against the Iranian regime took place in various cities worldwide, marking a Global Day of Action. The protests aimed to call for leadership change in Iran.

In Munich, Germany, over 250,000 individuals gathered amidst the Munich Security Conference. According to local police, the turnout was one of the largest in recent years, and they noted the rally’s peaceful atmosphere despite its size.

There are reports that Iran’s government has issued a shoot-to-kill order nationwide in response to rising fatalities.

Protesters waved green, white, and red flags emblazoned with lion and sun symbols, shouting slogans like “change, change, regime change” and “democracy in Iran.” Some were also seen wearing red hats that read “Make Iran Great Again.”

One notable figure in attendance, Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, stated that any military action against Iran might either undermine the regime or hasten its downfall. He conveyed hope that such intervention would prompt more civilians to take to the streets for change.

Pahlavi also expressed his hope that the U.S. administration would support the Iranian people. “It’s only a matter of time,” he remarked, emphasizing that intervention could save lives.

Meanwhile, on Friday, President Trump, during his visit with troops at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, mentioned that regime change in Iran would be extremely beneficial.

In a side interview, South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, who attended the conference, remarked that negotiating with the Iranian regime is futile. He noted that the regime is at its weakest since 1979 and encouraged protesters to continue their demonstrations.

Graham displayed a “Make Iran Great Again” hat during his address at the Global Day of Action, stressing that the current government is inherently destructive.

Large demonstrations were also witnessed in cities like Toronto, Melbourne, Athens, Tokyo, London, and Los Angeles. In Toronto, it was estimated that around 350,000 people participated.

Dr. Sheila Nazarian, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon and Iranian-American activist, emphasized the importance of these protests. She noted that regardless of the regime’s attempts to stifle dissent, people will eventually assert their voices. Nazarian, who emigrated from Iran when she was six, affirmed that these demonstrations transcend politics, as they are rooted in the fundamental rights to dignity and freedom.