On Saturday, a significant gathering of over a thousand pro-monarchy protesters marched in Paris to show their support for Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s last monarch, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi. The demonstrators chanted slogans such as "Shah!" and "Iran!", highlighting their aspirations for a change in leadership in Iran, with Pahlavi presenting himself as a viable alternative to the current supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, who was mentioned in the context of recent geopolitical tensions.

This demonstration commenced at Montparnasse train station and culminated near the iconic Eiffel Tower, where the participants expressed their commitment to the reinstatement of a monarchy in Iran. Many carried flags representing the former Iranian monarchy, and patriotic sentiments were marked by enthusiastic applause for the French national anthem, La Marseillaise, signaling a fusion of aspirations for Iran's political future with a sense of solidarity in France.

The protest also had symbolic undertones, as it reflected exiled perspectives and the ongoing discourse regarding regime change in Iran, particularly amidst pressures from various international fronts, including friction with western powers. Pahlavi's presence as a focal point of hope for some Iranians signals a potential reopening of discussions around monarchy versus the current Islamic Republic framework, indicating that voices for change are enduring among the diaspora communities in Europe.