Rallies held across the world in support of Iran’s anti-government protesters

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Sam JonesFebruary 15, 2026 at 05:47 PM

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Worldwide rallies were held in support of anti-government protesters in Iran, who are facing severe repression. On Saturday, exiled Reza Pahlavi, the son of the former Shah, addressed a crowd of 200,000 in Munich, expressing his readiness to lead Iran towards a secular democracy and urging continued demonstrations. Similar solidarity rallies took place in cities like Los Angeles, Washington, Toronto, Tel Aviv, Lisbon, Sydney, and London. Despite the ongoing protests and international support, the U.S. is preparing for further talks with Iranian government representatives in Geneva. The U.S. has also increased military pressure on Tehran, with President Trump stating that a change of government in Iran would be beneficial.

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