Reza Pahlavi Rally in Düsseldorf: Global Demonstrations Mark Mahsa Amini Anniversary and Call for a Free Iran
Pro-Pahlavi Demonstrations and the Iranian Diaspora
The Pahlavi name has remained politically powerful among sections of the Iranian diaspora.
At demonstrations, supporters have frequently displayed:
- Lion and Sun flags
- Images of Reza Pahlavi
- Images of former Iranian monarchs
- Iranian national symbols
- Slogans supporting national unity
- Messages opposing the Islamic Republic
- References to Iran’s pre-Islamic history
For supporters, the Lion and Sun symbol is primarily a national symbol representing Iranian identity.
Critics of the movement interpret some of these symbols through the historical lens of monarchy.
Consequently, demonstrations can become politically charged even among opposition groups that share opposition to the Islamic Republic.
The September 2026 rallies are therefore likely to reflect both unity and disagreement within the diaspora.
“One Voice for Iran”
The central language used by organizers of the September demonstrations emphasizes national solidarity.
The phrase “one voice for Iran” is designed to highlight the geographic diversity of the Iranian diaspora.
Iranians living in Germany, France, Britain, Sweden, Canada, the United States, Australia and Japan can participate in demonstrations separated by thousands of kilometers.
Digital communication has made such coordination easier.
September 5, 2026 | 4:50 pm
