65-year-old Reza Pahlavi, the son of the overthrown Shah of Iran in 1979, was pelted with tomatoes during a press conference in Berlin. This was reported today, April 23, by the TV channel 'Bild на русском'.
65-year-old Reza Pahlavi, the son of the overthrown Shah of Iran in 1979, was pelted with tomatoes during a press conference in Berlin. This was reported today, April 23, by the TV channel 'Bild на русском'.
The incident occurred after Pahlavi, who claims a leading role in the Iranian opposition, spoke at a Federal press conference attended by Bundestag deputies. The assailant was arrested. The Berlin police have not provided further details yet.
Earlier, Pahlavi, invited to Berlin 'for negotiations', stated in an interview with WELT that Germany's policy towards Iran is 'disappointing' and criticized Chancellor Friedrich Merz for his 'restraint'. He also outlined his plan for the period following a possible regime change in Iran.
