Iranian Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi Splashed with Red Liquid in Berlin
Reza Pahlavi, Iran's exiled crown prince, was splattered with a red substance, believed to be tomato juice, as he left a press conference in Berlin on Thursday. The incident occurred outside Germany's federal press conference building shortly after Pahlavi criticized the ceasefire between the United States and Iran. He appeared unhurt and waved to supporters before departing. The alleged perpetrator was detained by police. Pahlavi, 65, is the son of Iran's former shah and has been in exile for nearly 50 years. Hundreds of his supporters demonstrated near Germany's parliament building.
Key facts
- Reza Pahlavi was splattered with red liquid in Berlin.
- The incident happened after a press conference criticizing the US-Iran ceasefire.
- The liquid appeared to be tomato juice.
- Pahlavi was unhurt and waved to supporters.
- The alleged perpetrator was detained by police.
- Pahlavi is the son of Iran's former shah.
- He has been in exile for nearly 50 years.
- Hundreds of supporters demonstrated near Germany's parliament building.
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Artists
- Reza Pahlavi
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany