US EditionIran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi splattered with red liquid in Berlin
Police detained the protester after Pahlavi was splashed with red liquid, and video showed him leaving unhurt after a briefing.
- On Thursday, April 23, 2026, Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi was splattered with red liquid outside Germany's federal press conference building in Berlin after departing a news briefing.
- The 65-year-old Pahlavi, in exile for nearly 50 years, visited Berlin to criticize the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, arguing it assumes Iranian officials have suddenly become pragmatic.
- Pahlavi claimed 19 political prisoners were executed in the past two weeks and another 20 sentenced to death, asking, "Will the free world do something, or watch the slaughter in silence?"
- Police immediately detained the unidentified assailant after the incident, which appeared to involve tomato juice, while Pahlavi appeared unhurt and waved to supporters before departing.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed the ceasefire extension, urging Tehran to seize the opportunity for diplomatic negotiations to avert further escalation, despite Pahlavi's skepticism regarding the regime's intentions.
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Pro-Tehran activist attacks exiled Iranian Crown Prince with red liquid in Berlin
A pro-Tehran activist has been arrested after attacking Iran's exiled Crown Prince, Reza Pahlavi, with a red liquid in Berlin. The incident occurred on Thursday as the 65-year-old left an event in the German capital.Footage of the attack shows the red liquid - believed to be tomato juice - hitting Mr Pahlavi's neck and jacket, before police rushed in to seize the suspect. A Berlin Police spokesman confirmed that the son of the Shah had not been …
Pahlavi Hit with Red Liquid
Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi was hit with red liquid while in Berlin, Germany. Video footage shows a demonstrator throwing a red liquid at Pahlavi from behind before being removed by security guards. Pahlavi’s security team then shields him from approaching reporters. According to a report from the Associated Press, the liquid appears to be tomato juice. Following the incident, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, “This presents an…
Incident occurred when Reza Pahlavi arrived for press conference in the German capital on Thursday (23). Suspect was arrested by police.
Exiled Iranian Prince Attacked in Berlin with Red Liquid
Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi was targeted in a street attack in Berlin on Thursday, after an unknown assailant threw a red liquid over him following a press conference. Video footage circulating online shows a man approaching Pahlavi from behind as he left the venue before pouring the substance over him at close range. Security personnel moved in within seconds, tackling the suspect to the ground while escorting Pahlavi away. The 64-y…
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