On a Saturday, protest organizers expected about 100,000 participants for a demonstration against the Iranian regime in Munich. However, reports from German media indicate that nearly a quarter of a million people turned up, making it the largest gathering of Iranian regime opponents in Europe to date. The overwhelming majority of demonstrators were there to support the exiled former heir to the Iranian throne, while another group of Iranians called for the emergence of a new leader through democratic elections the day prior in the city center.

The demonstration witnessed attendees gather for hours in a large space commonly used for the Oktoberfest beer festival. Organizers erected a massive historical Iranian flag featuring a golden lion and sun, which is a prominent symbol of the Iranian opposition and support for the exiled prince, Reza Pahlavi. Supporters chanted his name and carried his portraits, signaling a strong backing for his potential return to Iran following decades of exile since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

The event serves not only as a rallying cry for supporters of Pahlavi but also highlights the growing discontent among Iranians with their current government. The huge turnout indicates a significant mobilization against the Iranian regime across Europe and raises questions about the future political landscape in Iran and the possibility of a shift towards democratic processes led by figures like Pahlavi.