gathered in major cities worldwide on Saturday, demanding a leadership change during the Global Day of Action Rally.
More than 250,000 demonstrators marched in Munich, Germany on Saturday, coinciding with the Munich Security Conference.
“Given the recorded attendance, this event ranks among the biggest demonstrations Munich has seen in recent years,” Munich Police stated in a press release. “The notably peaceful atmosphere stands out, even with such a large turnout.”
Attendees reportedly chanted “change, change, regime change” and “democracy for Iran,” while waving green, white, and red flags bearing lion and sun symbols, with several red “Make Iran Great Again” hats visible in the crowd.
Reza Pahlavi joined the hundreds of thousands of protesters, telling Reuters that a potential strike against Iran could either destabilize the regime or hasten its collapse.
“It’s only a question of timing. We hope such action will speed up the process, allowing people to return to the streets and push for the complete overthrow of the regime,” Pahlavi stated.
He expressed his hope that would see the United States step in and “support the people.”
On Friday, President Trump told troops at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, that a regime change in Iran would be the “best possible outcome.”
“People are waiting for the moment when it’s decided that negotiations are futile, that there’s no purpose, that talks won’t lead anywhere,” Pahlavi said. “Intervention represents a method to preserve lives.”
South Carolina Senator attended the security conference in Munich and voiced comparable views during a sideline interview on Friday.
“In my opinion, there’s no room for negotiation with these individuals. They’re determined to pursue a religiously-driven agenda that instructs them to deceive and to cause destruction in God’s name,” Graham remarked.
He noted that the regime is at its most vulnerable point since 1979, adding, “this is a regime that has American blood on its hands,” and urged demonstrators to “continue protesting.”
The senator also addressed the crowd from the stage at the Global Day of Action, holding aloft a black “Make Iran Great Again” hat.
Significant protests also took place in Toronto, Melbourne, Athens, Tokyo, London, and Los Angeles.
Approximately 350,000 individuals took to the streets of Toronto, according to city police spokesperson Laura Brabant, who spoke with the Associated Press (AP).
Iranian American activist and Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Sheila Nazarian told Digital that the worldwide demonstrations embody a universal truth.
“When governments silence their citizens, those citizens ultimately reclaim their voice, whether on the streets of Tehran or within diaspora communities globally,” she said.
Nazarian at age 6 together with her family.
“As an individual who immigrated to this country from Iran, I understand personally that these protests aren’t about politics—they’re about fundamental human dignity, women’s rights, and the basic freedom to live without fear,” she added.
The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report.